Divide both the numerator and denominator by their HCF. The fraction has now been simplified. Knowing multiplication and division facts may make simplifying fractions easier. The HCF of 4 and 10 is 2.

25⁄1000 can be simplified by dividing the numerator (25) and the denominator (1000) by their HCF (25). 2∙5% is 1⁄40 as a fraction. Test your comparing percentages, fractions and decimals skills with ...