Simplify Fractions

Simplify the fraction 18/24.

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number only, such as 2.

• A proper fraction only, such as 1/2.

• A whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

• A decimal number, such as 1.5.

Simplify the fraction 18/30.

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 5/6

How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

• To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

• To find the GCF, multiply the two numbers together and divide by their smallest number.

• To find the GCF, subtract the smaller number from the larger number until you reach zero.

• To find the GCF, add the two numbers together and divide by two.

What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

• The smallest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

• The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

• The sum of two or more numbers divided by the number of values.

• The product of two or more numbers.

What is a proper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator, such as 5/3.

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator, such as 4/4.

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

• A fraction that has no whole number part, such as 1/2.

What happens if the numerator is larger than the denominator?

• The fraction is a proper fraction.

• The fraction is an improper fraction and can be converted to a mixed number.

• The fraction is equal to one.

• The fraction cannot be simplified.

Simplify the fraction 50/60.

• 1/2

• 5/6

• 2/3

• 3/4

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

• It makes them easier to understand and work with in calculations.

• It allows for more complex fractions to be used.

• It increases the size of the fractions.

• It makes fractions less accurate.

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

• Finding the GCF of the numerator and the denominator.

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• Adding the numerator and denominator together.

• Dividing the numerator by the denominator.