Simplifying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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).

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 4/8.

Back

1/2

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 7/7.

Front

Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

Back

2 1/4

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

Front

Simplify 6/9.

Back

2/3

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

Find the GCF of 8 and 12.

Back

The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

Front

Simplify 10/15.

Back

2/3