Fractions in Simplest Form

Fractions in Simplest Form

A fraction is simplified, reduced, or in simplest form when its numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Steps to put a fraction in simplest form:

Find a common factor of both the numerator and denominator.

Remember factors are the numbers that you multiply together to get your product (in this case the numerator or denominator).

Steps to put a fraction in simplest form:

Find a common factor of both the numerator and denominator.

2 is always a factor of even numbers,

3 is a factor if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3.

5 is a factor if the number ends in a 5 or O.

6 is a factor if both 2 and 3 are factors.

9 is a factor if the sum of the digits is divisible by 9.

10 is a factor if the number ends in a O.

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by a common factor,
Repeat steps 1-2 until the only common factor is 1.
At this pointe your _____ fraction is in simplest form.

* If you divide by a greater factor, you will have fewer steps.