Fractions, Decimals,
Percentages and Ratio
Simple Tips and Tricks
,Simplifying Fractions
When a fraction is in its simplest form, the numerator and the
denominator will have no common factors other than 1.
To simplify a fraction just divide the top and bottom number by their
Highest Common Factor (HCF).
Example:
Simplify 18/24
The HCF of 18 and 24 is 6.
18 ÷ 6 = 3
24 ÷ 6 = 4 So the answer is 3/4
, Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions have the same value.
Multiply or divide the top and bottom by the same number.
Example:
Multiplying the top and bottom numbers by 2.
2/5 = 4/10 = 8/20
Percentages and Ratio
Simple Tips and Tricks
,Simplifying Fractions
When a fraction is in its simplest form, the numerator and the
denominator will have no common factors other than 1.
To simplify a fraction just divide the top and bottom number by their
Highest Common Factor (HCF).
Example:
Simplify 18/24
The HCF of 18 and 24 is 6.
18 ÷ 6 = 3
24 ÷ 6 = 4 So the answer is 3/4
, Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions have the same value.
Multiply or divide the top and bottom by the same number.
Example:
Multiplying the top and bottom numbers by 2.
2/5 = 4/10 = 8/20
