Practice 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 and 'b' is the 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

Simplify 9/18

Back

1/2

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 9 and 18?

Back

The GCF of 9 and 18 is 9.

Front

Simplify 25/45

Back

5/9

Front

What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

Back

Lowest terms of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.

Front

Simplify 16/20

Back

4/5

Front

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

Back

1. Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator. 2. Divide both by the GCF.

Front

Simplify 18/24

Back

3/4