Simplifying Fractions

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).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the simplest form of 18/45?

Back

2/5

Front

What is the simplest form of 49/63?

Back

7/9

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What is the simplest form of 6/12?

Back

1/2

Front

How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

Back

The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder.

Front

What is the GCF of 18 and 45?

Back

9

Front

What is the GCF of 49 and 63?

Back

7

Front

What is the GCF of 6 and 12?

Back

6

Front

If a fraction is 1/4, what is its simplest form?

Back

1/4 (it is already in simplest form).