Simplifying Fractions Quiz

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To rewrite the fraction using the smallest top and bottom numbers without changing its value

• To make the fraction larger

• To change the value of the fraction

• To add more numbers to the fraction

What is the simplified form of the fraction 3 over 6?

• 3 over 6

• 2 over 3

• 1 over 2

• 4 over 8

What is the first step in the procedure for simplifying fractions?

• Factoring the top and bottom numbers into their prime factors

• Looking for common factors and canceling them

• Re-multiplying any factors left over on the top or bottom

• Replacing the top and bottom numbers with their prime factors

What is the simplified form of the fraction 5 over 15?

• 1 over 3

• 2 over 5

• 3 over 5

• 5 over 15

What is the simplified form of the fraction 30 over 36?

• 8 over 9

• 7 over 8

• 6 over 7

• 5 over 6

What is the greatest common factor of the top and bottom numbers called?

• GCF

• LCM

• HCF

• GCD

Why would we want to simplify fractions?

• To make life simpler for students

• To confuse people

• To make life simpler for teachers

• To make life more complicated

What is the simplified form of the fraction 27 over 54?

• 1 over 2

• 3 over 4

• 2 over 3

• 4 over 5