| 36 |
| 84 |
| 83 |
| 55 |
| 249 |
| 385 |
| 36 |
| 84 |
| 83 |
| 55 |
multiply all the numerators (top numbers) together and all the denominators (bottom numbers) together
| 36 |
| 84 |
| 83 |
| 55 |
| 36 x 83 |
| 84 x 55 |
| 2988 |
| 4620 |
Divide each part of the fraction with the greatest common factor to simplify the fraction
| 2988 |
| 4620 |
| 2988 ÷ 12 |
| 4620 ÷ 12 |
| 249 |
| 385 |
Positive Fractions
| -1 |
| -2 |
| 1 |
| -2 |
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Negative Fractions
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| -2 |
| -1 |
| -2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |