Simplifying Fractions (Reducing Fractions)

Simplifying Fractions (Reducing Fractions)

By Tajiri Freedom

To reduce the fraction to its lowest terms.

Simply Fractions/Reduce to lowest terms

​To Simplify a Fraction means:

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How do we begin to Simplify a fraction?

First, we have to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)​

16 ÷ 8 = 2

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24 ÷ ​8 = 3

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Simplify Fractions

Divide the fraction by the GCF "8"

Both fractions are EQUAL.

2/3 is just a simpler form of the larger fraction. Just as 5/10 is equal to 1/2. People generally speak of fractions in simplified terms.

Simplify Fractions

How many blocks is a half mile?

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Think💡​

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Simplifying Fractions

​A mile is "8" blocks.

What fraction represents "half-past the hour?

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What is the simplified fraction?

Simplifying Fractions

​There are "60" minutes in an hour.

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