Question

What can 8/6 be simplified to

Answer 1

Answer: 4/3

Explanation: To write the fraction 8/6 in lowest terms, we divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor of 8 and 6.

Since the factor of 8 are 1, 2, 4, and 8 and the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6, the greatest common factor of 8 and 6 is 3 so we divide the numerator and the denominator of 8/6 by 2 and we get 4/3.

So 8/6 can be simplified to 4/3.

4/3 can also be changed to the mixed number 1 and 1/3.