| 48 |
| 58 |
| 21 |
| 55 |
| 504 |
| 1595 |
| 48 |
| 58 |
| 21 |
| 55 |
multiply all the numerators (top numbers) together and all the denominators (bottom numbers) together
| 48 |
| 58 |
| 21 |
| 55 |
| 48 x 21 |
| 58 x 55 |
| 1008 |
| 3190 |
Divide each part of the fraction with the greatest common factor to simplify the fraction
| 1008 |
| 3190 |
| 1008 ÷ 2 |
| 3190 ÷ 2 |
| 504 |
| 1595 |
Positive Fractions
| -1 |
| -2 |
| 1 |
| -2 |
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Negative Fractions
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| -2 |
| -1 |
| -2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |