simplify 6/8
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to simplify the fraction 6/8 to its lowest terms.
Answer
\frac{3}{4}
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is \frac{3}{4}
Steps to Solve
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Identify the greatest common divisor (GCD)
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (6) and the denominator (8). The GCD of 6 and 8 is 2.
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Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCD
Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD (2) to simplify the fraction:
$$ \frac{6 \div 2}{8 \div 2} = \frac{3}{4} $$
The final answer is \frac{3}{4}
More Information
This simplified fraction represents the same value as the original fraction but is expressed in the simplest form.
Tips
A common mistake is to divide the numerator and denominator by different numbers, which will change the value of the fraction. Always use the GCD to ensure you are simplifying correctly.
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