In this video, we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 11/33 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.

The number 11 will divide evenly into both 11 and 33.

We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 11 and 33. When we do so, we see that 11 is the highest common factor for both numbers. If we divide 11 by 11, we get 1. If we divide 33 by 11, we get 3.

This means that we can simplify 11/33 to 1/3. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator, you will find that they have the same decimal value. So we haven't changed the quantity, just the way the fraction is expressed.

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