Question

Reduce the following fractions into their simplest form: -

1. $\frac{36}{48}$
2. $\frac{39}{65}$
3. $\frac{105}{150}$

Answer 1

• In $\frac{36}{48}$, we can identify multiples of 12.

So, $\frac{36}{48}$ = $\frac{3\times 12}{4\times 12}$ = $\frac{3}{4}$

• In $\frac{39}{65}$, we can identify multiples of 13.

So, $\frac{39}{65}$ = $\frac{3\times 13}{5\times 13}$ = $\frac{3}{5}$

• In $\frac{105}{150}$, we can identify multiples of 15.

So, $\frac{105}{150}$ = $\frac{7\times 15}{10\times 15}$ = $\frac{7}{10}$