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| − | A '''reducible fraction''' is a [[ratio]] of two [[integer]]s which have a common [[divisor]]. Thus, for example, <math>\frac{10}{14}</math> is reducible because 2 divides both 10 and 14. On the other hand, <math>\frac{5}{ | + | A '''reducible fraction''' is a [[ratio]] of two [[integer]]s which have a common [[divisor]]. Thus, for example, <math>\frac{10}{14}</math> is reducible because 2 divides both 10 and 14. On the other hand, <math>\frac{5}{7}</math> is [[irreducible fraction|irreducible]]. |
A fraction is no longer reducible when the [[numerator]] and the [[denominator]] are [[relatively prime]]. | A fraction is no longer reducible when the [[numerator]] and the [[denominator]] are [[relatively prime]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 13 February 2007
A reducible fraction is a ratio of two integers which have a common divisor. Thus, for example, 
is reducible because 2 divides both 10 and 14. On the other hand, 
is irreducible.
A fraction is no longer reducible when the numerator and the denominator are relatively prime.
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