Reduce Fractions by Dividing by the Greatest Common Factor

Greatest Common Factor

• greatest factor that divides two numbers, used to simplify fractions. 

• same as a least common multiple

• all of the above

• none of the above

You need to find this to reduce a fraction to lowest common terms. When you simplify, you find the largest matching factor of two or more given numbers.

• Greatest Common Factor

• Least Common Denominator

• Prime Factor

• Divisor

To reduce a fraction by dividing by the GCF

• Convert

• Simplify

• Integers

• Inverse

Samantha needs to simplify 6/18.

What is the GCF of 6 and 18?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the GCF of 24 and 66?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What is the GCF of 20 and 70?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

greatest common factor of 24 and 48.

• 4

• 12

• 24

• 48

What is the GCF of 8 and 10?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Find the greatest common factor of

12 and 18

Mathematical Equivalence

ON