Mastering the Ladder Method for Reducing Fractions

This tutorial explains how to simplify the fraction 18/27 using the latter method. The process involves setting up an upside-down division sign, identifying common prime factors, and dividing step-by-step until the fraction is reduced to its simplest form, 2/3. The tutorial highlights the efficiency of the latter method in simplifying fractions.

What is the main topic of this tutorial?

• Simplifying fractions

• Multiplying fractions

• Dividing fractions

• Adding fractions

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Which fraction is being simplified in this tutorial?

• 15 over 20

• 24 over 36

• 18 over 27

• 12 over 18

What is the first step in setting up the ladder method?

• Finding the greatest common divisor

• Drawing a circle

• Drawing an upside-down division sign

• Writing the fraction as a decimal

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Where do you place the numerator and denominator in the ladder method?

• Inside the circle

• Above the division sign

• Inside the L shape

• Below the division sign

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

What is the lowest prime factor that 18 and 27 share?

• 2

• 5

• 7

• 3

What do you get when you divide 18 by 3?

• 7

• 8

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the result of dividing 27 by 3?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 8

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the next common prime factor for 6 and 9?

• 7

• 5

• 3

• 2

What is the simplified form of 18 over 27?

• 3 over 4

• 2 over 3

• 4 over 5

• 1 over 2

What is the common factor of the final quotients in the ladder method?

• 1

• 0

• 3

• 2