How to Simplify the Fraction 8/11
In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 8/11 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 1 will divide evenly into both 8 and 11.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 8 and 11. When we do so we see that 1 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 8 by 1 we get 8.
If we divide 11 by 1 we get 11.
This means that we cannot simplify 8/11 any further.
