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Should we reduce the fractions?
Why should we reduce the fractions?
Why should we keep them in this un-simplified form?
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Reducing fractions is such a cult move without any value. Ummm 4/8 is a "half". It's good to know other representations of the same amount. Also, in probability questions, by NOT reducing, the story/integrity of what the solution means is maintained. pic.twitter.com/OM2wowqp3c
— Sunil Singh (@Mathgarden) April 18, 2023
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