For example, lets take

We need to first factor the numerator and denominator to find the common numbers which we can simplify it by.

If we divide by 5 x 5 on both the numerator and denominator because both of them have it in common, we will get the simplest form.
Answer:
2 (if the -.25 has an x after it)
If not 1.75
Answer:
Hope that answers your question, good luck in the future