Simplifying Equations with Fractions

What is a method of simplifying equations involving fractions that uses the Multiplicative Property of Equality to rearrange the equation so that no fractions remain.

• Fraction Busting

• Solving

• Simplifying

• Expression

a method of simplifying equations involving fractions that uses the Multiplicative Property of Equality to rearrange the equation so that no fractions remain

• constant

• simplify

• standard form

• fraction busting method

Reduce the following fraction:
16/20 =

• 8/10

• 4/5

• 1/2

• 16/20

When the numerator and denominator are the same, the fraction simplifies to...

• 1

• 0

What is the first step in solving equations that contain fractions?

• Multiply each term by a common denominator

• Add all fractions together

• Subtract fractions from both sides

• Divide each term by the smallest fraction

Why is it important to eliminate fractions in an equation?

• To make the equation more complex

• To simplify the equation

• To increase the number of terms

• To add more fractions

What should be done after eliminating fractions from an equation?

• Add new fractions

• Simplify the resulting equation

• Multiply by another common denominator

• Ignore the equation

What is the goal of simplifying the resulting equation after clearing fractions?

• To make it more complex

• To have a clear and concise equation

• To add more variables

• To increase the number of fractions