...small a denominator as it can be changed to, we say it is reduced to its lowest terms. §84. In order to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide both the numerator and the denominator by any number that will divide each without a remainder. Thus, in the fraction ^T,...

...than it is to write ^§, though both have the same value. To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. To find the greatest common divisor, separate each term into its prime factors, and erase those which...

...remainder; and so on until there is no remainder. The last divisor is the greatest common measure required. To REDUCE A FRACTION TO ITS LOWEST TERMS. — Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common measure. In its new form the fraction will he in its lowest...

...y2. 2 + y 2) ж" + жу + xh/ + y2, x4— LCM = (ж2 + з/2)O2 + y№-y2) = (ж4 - ^)(жв + y). 69. To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCM The GCM may often be obtained by inspection. Ex 70. То reduce an improper fraction to a mixed...

...Fraction. A fraction is in its lowest terms if the numerator and denominator have no common factor. 265. To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms divide both the numerator and the denominator by all their common factors. 266. Cancellation. Much time may be saved in solving problems...

...value of the fraction ; multiplying raises it to higher terms, and dividing reduces it to lower terms. To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide both...and denominator by their greatest common divisor. To add and subtract fractions, it is necessary that they have the same or a common denominator. To reduce...