How to Simplify the Fraction 1/12

In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 1/12 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.

The number 1 will divide evenly into both 1 and 12.

We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 1 and 12. When we do so we see that 1 is the highest common factor for both numbers.

If we divide 1 by 1 we get 1.
If we divide 12 by 1 we get 12.

This means that we can simplify 1/12 to 1/12. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the

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