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In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 18/24 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.

The number 6 will divide evenly into both 18 and 24.

We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 18 and 24. When we do so we see that 6 is the highest common factor for both numbers.

If we divide 18 by 6 we get 3.
If we divide 24 by 6 we get 4.

This means that we can simplify 18/24 to 3/4. 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.