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To simplify a fraction, find a common factor for both the numerator and the denominator. Rewrite them as products including this common factor, then cancel the common factor from the top and bottom.

Conditions: The numerator and denominator must share a common factor greater than 1.; The fraction is not yet in its simplest form.

To simplify a fraction, find a common factor for both the numerator and the denominator. Rewrite them as products including this common factor, then cancel the common factor from the top and bottom.

Conditions: The numerator and denominator must share a common factor greater than 1.; The fraction is not yet in its simplest form.