Before taking a look at simplifying algebraic fractions, let's remind ourselves how to simplify numerical fractions. Sometimes the top and bottom of a fraction can be divided by the same number. This ...

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their HCF. The fraction has now been simplified. Knowing multiplication and division facts may make simplifying fractions easier. The HCF of 4 and 10 is 2.

1. Introduction to fractions: A fraction is a numerical representation of a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number) separated by a horizontal ...