How to Simplify the Fraction 25/35
In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 25/35 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 5 will divide evenly into both 25 and 35.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 25 and 35. When we do so we see that 5 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 25 by 5 we get 5.
If we divide 35 by 5 we get 7.
This means that we can simplify 25/35 to 5/8. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the same decimal value. So we haven't changed the quantity, just the way the fraction is expressed.
