How to Simplify a Fraction | 5xy/15x | Part 5 of 5 | Minute Math

In this video we learn how to simplify a fraction. We simplify the fraction 5xy/15.

The steps to simplify a fraction are:
1) Rewrite the numerator and denominator to show the common factors. If needed, factor the numerator and denominator into prime numbers.
2) Simplify, using the equivalent fractions property, by removing common factors.
3) Multiply any remaining factors.

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Marecek, L., Anthony-Smith, M., & Mathis, A. H. (2020). Use the Language of Algebra. In Prealgebra 2e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/prealgebra-2e/pages/4-2-multiply-and-divide-fractions. License: CC BY 4.0. Access for free at https://openstax.org/books/prealgebra-2e/pages/1-introduction