Question

Is each fraction in simples form? Write yes or no 2/4

Answer 1

Hey there! :D

When a fraction is still divisible by a number, then it is not in it's simplest form. 

For example, 3/6. 

I know for a fact that 6/3=2 <== 3 is also divisible by itself. 

3/6 (3/3=1) (6/6=1) 

1/2 <== simplest form. 

Try the same with 2/4. 

4 is divisible by 2. 

4/2= 2

2/2=1

1/2 is the simplest form. 

I hope this helps!
~kaikers

Answer 2

Hey there!

In this fraction, we can imagine a circle, divided into four parts. One half of the circle with two parts, and the other half with another two. Shading in one is 1/4, and shading another would be 2/4. When we imagine this, we see that half the circle is filled, therefore it's not in simplest form. If we divide the top by 2 and bottom by two, we get the same answer as we've seen in our picture. It's equal to one half.

Hope this helps!