Reduction -

: An atom or molecule acquires one or more electrons.

: Rewriting root expressions with the smallest possible whole number under the radical symbol. reduction

In chemistry, reduction is one half of a . It is defined as: : An atom or molecule acquires one or more electrons

: Historically, reduction was defined as the loss of oxygen from a compound. reduction

: In organic and biological systems, reduction often involves adding hydrogen atoms to a molecule. 2. Mathematics: Simplifying Expressions

In math, reduction refers to the process of rewriting a complex expression into a simpler, more manageable form.

: Dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor to get the smallest possible whole-number denominator.