find the gcf of the numerator and denominator of the fraction 6/15 and simplify it
To find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator of the fraction 6/15, we will factor both numbers and determine the common factors.
The prime factors of 6 are 2 x 3, and the prime factors of 15 are 3 x 5. The common factor between 6 and 15 is 3.
So, the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 3.
To simplify the fraction 6/15, we divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF (3).
6 ÷ 3 = 2
15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, 6/15 simplifies to 2/5.