Simplifying Fractions: Essential Techniques

What is a simplified fraction?

• A fraction with a larger denominator

• A fraction that is not equivalent to the original

• A fraction where the numerator and denominator have no common factors

• A fraction with a larger numerator

What is an equivalent fraction?

• A fraction that represents the same value as the original

• A fraction with a different numerator and denominator

• A fraction with a smaller numerator

• A fraction with a larger denominator

What is the purpose of a factor tree?

• To find the sum of two numbers

• To list out the factors of a number

• To divide two numbers

• To multiply two numbers

Which of the following is a factor of 6?

• 9

• 3

• 7

• 5

What is the greatest common factor of 3 and 6?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 6

What is the simplified form of the fraction 3/6?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

What is the greatest common factor of 5 and 20?

• 2

• 1

• 5

• 4

What is the simplified form of the fraction 5/20?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/6

Why is it important to practice finding common factors?

• To become fluent in addition

• To become fluent in multiplication and division

• To become fluent in subtraction

• To become fluent in geometry

What should a student do if they are not fluent with division facts?

• Ask someone else to solve it

• Skip the problem

• Guess the answer

• Use a factor tree to find common factors