How to Simplify the Fraction 5/20

In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 5/20 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.

The number 5 will divide evenly into both 5 and 20.

We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 5 and 20. When we do so we see that 5 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 5 by 5 we get 1.
If we divide 20 by 5 we get 4.

This means that we can simplify 5/20 to 1/4. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the same decimal value. So we haven't changed the quantity, just the way the fraction is expressed.

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