A neat trick to help you reduce fractions is known as canceling common factors. Watch this video to learn more about canceling common factors.

How Do You Simplify Fractions by Cancelling Common Factors?

Practice reducing fractions by cancelling common factors on the next page.

A part of something. In algebra, the numerator and denominator contain algebraic expressions.

The number at the top of a fraction. It tells you the number of equal parts taken.

The number at the bottom of a fraction. It tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.