Fractions in Simplest Form

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

Back

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Put the fraction 3/6 in simplest form.

Back

1/2

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Put the fraction 3/12 in simplest form.

Back

1/4

Front

Is the fraction 4/8 in simplest form?

Back

No.

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Put the fraction 6/8 in simplest form.

Back

3/4

Front

What is the simplest form of 3/8?

Back

3/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

Front

Put the fraction 8/12 in simplest form.

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2/3