i cant figure out what simplest form is
Simple means least complex, easiest to understand.
I can't be more specific because I don't know what kind of form you are needing to work with
when you can't reduce the problem any more. or its in prime factors
Finding the simplest form of a number or a fraction involves reducing it to its smallest or most simplified representation. It usually means expressing the number or fraction in its lowest terms, with no common factors remaining.
To find the simplest form of a whole number, there is no simplification required because whole numbers are already in their simplest form. For example, the number 6 is already in its simplest form.
To find the simplest form of a fraction, follow these steps:
1. Determine if the numerator and denominator have any common factors. Common factors are numbers that can divide both the numerator and the denominator evenly. For example, in the fraction 12/24, the common factor is 12.
2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF is the largest number that divides evenly into both the numerator and denominator. For example, in the fraction 12/24, the GCF is 12. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 12 gives us 1/2.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until no more common factors can be found and the fraction can no longer be simplified. For example, consider the fraction 8/20. The common factor is 4, and dividing both numerator and denominator by 4 gives us 2/5.
Remember, when simplifying fractions, always divide by the greatest common factor to achieve the simplest form.
If you have a specific fraction in mind, I can help you find its simplest form.