Simplify Fractions

Front

To put a fraction in simplest form, you will need to do this to the numerator and denominator.

Back

Divide both by the same number.

Front

Reduce: 6/15

Back

2/5

Front

Simplify 2/8

Back

1/4

Front

Simplify 9/36

Back

1/4

Front

Simplify 10/50

Back

1/5

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator 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 simplified form of 12/16?

Back

3/4