Could I reduce this fraction?

Question

Could I reduce 4/15 or no. I can't remember, I'm having a math breakdown right now. I have this paper that is due tomorrow for the first day of school. My mom lost it and then today she found it, so don't even ask why I would wait this long to do it. My teachers at my school are harsh to. I know from last year. I just need to know if I would reduce that or no. Please help me.

also could I reduce problems like that to or am I not supposed to. I think that your supposed to reduce any problem that you can, but I don't remember.

Answer 1

4/15 does not reduce. The numbers '4' and '15' are not commonly divisible.

For 4 the factors are 1,2,4

For 15 they are 1,3,5,15

Relax.  Trust yourself.  Right now you are your own worst enemy.  Reducing fractions simplifies some math problems, so reduce them when you can.  Do the paper as best you can.  This will help your teacher determine what he/she needs to teach you to start the year.  Remember, it's their job to teach you math, not to be harsh.

Answer 2

No, this can not be reduced.

4 can only be divided by 1, 2, 4

15 can be divided by 1, 3, 5, 15

There are no common numbers so this can NOT be reduced.

Answer 3

4/15 is reduced as far as it can be reduced.

Answer 4

no b/c there is nothing that goes into both 4 and 15