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 12/36.

Back

1/3

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

Back

10/20

Front

Simplify 10/50.

Back

1/5

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 12 and 36?

Back

The GCF of 12 and 36 is 12.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

Front

Simplify 8/32.

Back

1/4

Front

What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

Back

A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.