Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 24 and 32?

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The GCF of 24 and 32 is 8.

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Simplify 24/32.

Back

3/4

Front

What is the simplified form of 6/18?

Back

1/3

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What is the simplified form of 9/18?

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1/2

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

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If a fraction is already in its simplest form, what can you say about the numerator and denominator?

Back

They have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an example of a fraction that cannot be simplified?

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The fraction 5/7 is already in its simplest form.