3/16 in simplest form
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to simplify the fraction 3/16 to its simplest form. However, since 3 and 16 do not have any common factors other than 1, 3/16 is already in its simplest form.
Answer
The fraction $\frac{3}{16}$ is in its simplest form.
Answer for screen readers
The fraction $\frac{3}{16}$ is already in its simplest form.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the numerator and denominator
The numerator is 3 and the denominator is 16. -
Check for common factors
To check if the fraction can be simplified, we look for common factors of 3 and 16.
These numbers are 3 (which is prime) and 16 (which is $2^4$), and their only common factor is 1. -
Conclusion of simplification
Since the only common factor is 1, it confirms that the fraction cannot be simplified further.
Thus, $\frac{3}{16}$ is in its simplest form.
The fraction $\frac{3}{16}$ is already in its simplest form.
More Information
This fraction $\frac{3}{16}$ represents a ratio of 3 parts out of a total of 16 parts and cannot be reduced further because 3 is a prime number and does not divide into 16.
Tips
- Assuming that since the numerator and denominator are both odd, they can be simplified. This is not the case as simplification relies on common factors, not just being odd or even.
