Question

How do you simplify the fraction `10/16`?

Answer 1

`10/16` can be written as `5/8`

Explanation:

To find if a fraction can be simplified you need to find a common divisor of its numerator and denominator. Both numbers are even, so the first step could be reducing by `2`:

`10/16=5/8`

In `5/8` the numerator is a prime number, so it cannot be divided by any number other than `1` and `5`. Since `8` cannot be divided by `5` there is no possibility to reduce this fraction further. The simpliest form is:

`10/16=5/8`