Exploring Equivalent and Reducing Fractions

This video tutorial covers lesson 15, focusing on equivalent and reducing fractions. It begins with an introduction to equivalent fractions, explaining how different fractions can represent the same value. The lesson includes examples of finding equivalent fractions with specific denominators. The tutorial then transitions to reducing fractions, emphasizing the importance of the greatest common factor (GCF) for simplification. Several examples demonstrate the process of reducing fractions efficiently. The lesson concludes with a section on probability, using fractions to determine the likelihood of outcomes. Throughout, the video provides interactive questions to reinforce learning.

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

• 2/4

• 4/7

• 2/3

• 3/5

To find an equivalent fraction for 2/3 with a denominator of 12, what should you multiply the numerator and denominator by?

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 4

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 with a denominator of 6?

• 2/3

• 3/6

• 2/6

• 1/2

When reducing fractions, what factor should you use to make the process easiest?

• Greatest common factor

• Any common factor

• Prime factor

• Lowest common factor

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 18 and 24?

• 6

• 12

• 3

• 2

How do you reduce the fraction 8/12?

• Divide both by 4

• Divide both by 3

• Divide both by 2

• Divide both by 6

What is 12/9 as a mixed number?

• 1 2/3

• 1 1/3

• 1 1/2

• 1 1/4

What is 70% as a reduced fraction?

• 1/7

• 70/100

• 7/100

• 7/10

What is the probability of landing on a 4 if the spinner is divided into 8 parts with 2 parts labeled as 4?

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 2/8

• 1/2

What is the reduced form of 6/9?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3