Simplifying Fractions Practice

Front

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).

Front

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.

Front

Simplify to lowest terms: 2/4

Back

1/2

Front

Simplify 6/14

Back

3/7

Front

Simplify to lowest terms: 12/24

Back

1/2

Front

Simplify to lowest terms: 18/20

Back

9/10

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

Back

The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

Front

What is the lowest terms of the fraction 4/8?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the lowest terms of the fraction 10/15?

Back

2/3