How to Simplify the Fraction 32/8

In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 32/8 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator. The number 8 will divide evenly into both 32 and 8. We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 32 and 8. When we do so we see that 8 is the highest common factor for both numbers. If we divide 32 by 8 we get 4. If we divide 8 by 8 we get 1. This means that we can simplify 32/8 to 4/1. 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. Note that since the numerator in 32/8 is greater than the denominator we can also change 32/8 to a mixed fraction. As a mixed fraction 32/8 can be written as 4/1 or just 4.

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