IXL | Write fractions in lowest terms

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A fraction is written in lowest terms when it uses the smallest possible numerator and denominator.

To put a fraction in lowest terms, find the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by that number.

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Find the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator. The largest number that divides both 4 and 10 is 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by 2.

4 ÷ 2 = 2

10 ÷ 2 = 5

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