Reduction (mathematics)

In mathematics, "reduction" refers to the process of simplifying a problem or expression to make it easier to analyze or solve. The term can take on several specific meanings depending on the context: 1. **Algebraic Reduction**: This involves simplifying algebraic expressions or equations. For example, reducing an equation to its simplest form or factoring an expression. 2. **Reduction of Fractions**: This is the process of simplifying a fraction to its lowest terms.