Simplifying Fractions: Key Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial introduces the concept of simplifying fractions, explaining that it involves reducing fractions to their simplest form. Two methods are discussed: the first involves dividing both the numerator and denominator by common factors until no further simplification is possible, while the second uses the greatest common factor (GCF) to simplify fractions. Examples are provided to illustrate each method. The tutorial concludes with a reference to additional resources for further learning.

What does simplifying or reducing a fraction mean?

• Making the fraction as complex as possible

• Decreasing the numerator only

• Increasing the numerator and denominator

• Making the fraction as simple as possible

What is the first step in Method 1 for simplifying fractions?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator and denominator by the highest number that can divide both exactly

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

In Method 1, what should you do if dividing by 2 doesn't work?

• Try dividing by 3, 5, 7, etc.

• Multiply by 2 instead

• Add 2 to the numerator

• Stop simplifying

What is the simplified form of 24/108 using Method 1?

• 3/9

• 2/9

• 4/9

• 1/9

Why can't 21 be evenly divided by 2?

• Because 21 is less than 2

• Because 21 is greater than 2

• Because 21 is an odd number

• Because 21 is a prime number

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

• The difference between the numerator and denominator

• The sum of the numerator and denominator

• The largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator

• The smallest number that divides both the numerator and denominator

What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• 4

Using Method 2, what is the simplified form of 8/12?

• 2/3

• 4/5

• 1/2

• 3/4

Where can you go to learn more about simplifying fractions?

• mathisfun.com/simplifyingfractions.html

• mathisfun.com/fractions.html

• mathisfun.com/reducingfractions.html

• mathisfun.com/learnfractions.html