simplify 6/4
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to simplify the fraction 6/4 to its lowest terms. This involves finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator and dividing both by it.
Answer
\( \frac{3}{2} \)
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is ( \frac{3}{2} )
Steps to Solve
- Identify the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The first step is to find the GCD of the numerator (6) and the denominator (4). The factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. The factors of 4 are 1, 2, and 4. The GCD is 2.
- Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD
Next, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD which is 2.
$$ \frac{6 \div 2}{4 \div 2} = \frac{3}{2} $$
- Simplified fraction
The fraction 6/4 simplified to its lowest terms is
$$ \frac{3}{2} $$
The final answer is ( \frac{3}{2} )
More Information
Simplifying fractions helps to reduce them to their simplest form, making them easier to understand and work with.
Tips
A common mistake is not finding the correct greatest common divisor. Make sure to identify all the factors of both numbers.
