Reduce any fraction to its simplest form (lowest terms). Enter a fraction and we'll simplify it for you with step-by-step explanation.
To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD).
Step 1: Find the GCD of 12 and 16, which is 4
Step 2: Divide both numbers by 4: 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Result: 12/16 = 3/4
A fraction is in its simplest form (or lowest terms) when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. This means you can't divide both numbers by any number except 1.
Examples of simplified fractions: 1/2, 3/4, 2/5, 7/8
Examples that need simplifying: 2/4 (becomes 1/2), 6/9 (becomes 2/3), 10/15 (becomes 2/3)