SOLUTION: how do you reduce a fraction with positive numbers?

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: how do you reduce a fraction with positive numbers?      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 24403: how do you reduce a fraction with positive numbers?
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You find a multiple of each and then divide them by that number;
ex.
40%2F60
each has a common multiple 10, so you divide each by 10;
40%2F10=4
60%2F10=6
4%2F6
=)