This c lip explains the process of renaming fractions in lower terms, which is called "reducing" the fraction. While renaming fractions in higher terms is accomplished by multiplying through, renaming (or reducing) the fraction in lower terms is acc...
This clip explains that renaming fractions in higher terms is essential for adding, subtracting, or comparing two or more fractions. "On the other hand," the clip continues, "reducing fractions is mostly a matter of convenience."