Simplify the Fraction 8/16: Step-by-Step Reduction

Question

Simplify the following fraction:

816 \frac{8}{16}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

First look at the denominator of the fraction. Try to find a number that, when divided by 16, gives you a result of 4:

8:416:4=24 \frac{8:4}{16:4}=\frac{2}{4}

Answer

24 \frac{2}{4}