Did you know that the fraction can be simplified to ? This is achieved by dividing both the numerator (3) and the denominator (12) by their greatest common divisor, which is 3! Simplification helps us understand and work with fractions more easily in mathematics.

In real-world scenarios, simplifying fractions is super helpful! For instance, if you’re sharing a pizza that’s cut into 12 slices and you’ve eaten 3, knowing that you’ve consumed of the pizza makes it much easier to compare how much is left with other food items or to see how many more slices you can eat. 🍕