Topic 8 Equivalent Fractions

What does it mean when two fractions are equivalent?

• They have the same denominator.

• They have the same numerator.

• They have the same value.

• They are both simplified.

True or False: Every fraction has a limited number of equivalent fractions.

• True

• False

Which of the following is equivalent to 4/5?

• 20/25

• 10/20

• 14/15

• 8/12

Which of the following is equivalent to 75/100?

• 2/3

• 10/15

• 25/50

• 15/20

In order to simplify a fraction to its simplest equivalent form, you must find the

• prime number.

• order of operations.

• greatest common factor.

• lowest common multiple.

What are all the factors of 32?

• 2, 4, 8, 16

• 1, 2, 16, 32

• 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 32

What is the greatest common factor of 90 and 135?

• 45

• 90

• 55

• 23

What is the greatest common factor of 76 and 84?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

To simplify a fraction, ________ the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

• add

• divide

• subtract

• multiply

What is the simplest form of 9/27?

• 1

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4