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Homework Statement
I was looking at a solution for a practise question and in the last step they simplified
-[(0.02)^4]/[4(0.98)^4]
to
1/(4*49^4)
How do you do this without a calculator?
A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written in the form of a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).
Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest form. This makes it easier to work with and compare to other fractions.
To simplify a fraction, you need to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator. Then, divide both numbers by the GCF to get the simplified fraction.
Yes, any fraction can be simplified as long as the numerator and denominator are both whole numbers.
Yes, you can simplify fractions by hand using the steps mentioned above. However, a calculator can make the process faster and easier.