Simplifying Fractions

Front

Simplify 18/10

Back

1 4/5

Front

Every fraction is a _________.

Back

division problem

Front

Simplify 21/35

Back

3/5

Front

Reduce 2/4

Back

1/2

Front

Simplify 49/63

Back

7/8

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole or a division of quantities.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

Back

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

Front

Simplify 30/45

Back

2/3

Front

What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

Back

To express the fraction in its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD.