Question

weve reached the last step. multiply to find the simplest form of \\(\frac{12}{16}\\). \\(\frac{12}{16} = \frac{3}{4} \times 1 = \frac{square}{square}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the property of multiplying by 1

Any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. So, when we multiply \(\frac{3}{4}\) by 1, we use the rule \(a\times1 = a\) where \(a=\frac{3}{4}\).

Step2: Perform the multiplication

\(\frac{3}{4}\times1=\frac{3\times1}{4\times1}=\frac{3}{4}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{3}{4}\) (So the numerator is 3 and the denominator is 4)