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Reduce (Simplify) Fraction
This page will simplify (reduce) a fraction its lowest terms and show how it was done. A fraction is simplified when its numerator and denominator have no common factors (ie, the fraction is reduced or in lowest terms).
Note: If the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number), the answer will displayed as an Improper Fraction and a Mixed Number.
Examples of Reducing a Fraction: 30/45 = 2/3 35/25 = 7/5 (which is an Improper Fraction that equals: 1 2/5)
