l Simplify 16/2 and 3/8

Enter fraction(s) below:



                 

Answer
8/1

↓Steps Explained:↓



Simplify and Evaluate the following fraction:

16
2

Fractions

First, evaluate the numerator and denominator

The numerator is 16

The denominator is 2

Reduce our fraction

GCF(16 and 2) = 2

Reduce the numerator by GCF

(1/2) x 16 = 8

Reduce the denominator by GCF

(1/2) x 2 = 1

Build our reduced answer

8
1

Simplify the improper fraction:

Determine the integer of Numerator ÷ Denominator

Integer = 8 ÷ 1 = 8

Remainder = 8 - 8(1)

Remainder = 8 - 8

Remainder = 0

Build mixed fraction:

Integer & Remainder ÷ Original Denominator

Since our denominator is = 1, we simplify and just show the numerator as our answer → 8

Final Answer

8/1

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