Simplifying Fractions Made Easy

Maria, a mathematician, demonstrates a simple method to simplify fractions using the division ladder technique. She uses the example of 24 over 56, showing how to find common factors and reduce the fraction step by step until it is fully simplified to 3 over 7.

What is the initial fraction that Maria uses as an example?

• 24 over 56

• 48 over 96

• 12 over 28

• 36 over 72

What method does Maria use to simplify the fraction?

• Cross Multiplication

• Prime Factorization

• Division Ladder

• Decimal Conversion

What is the first factor Maria uses to divide both 24 and 56?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

After the first division, what are the resulting numbers?

• 6 and 14

• 10 and 20

• 12 and 28

• 8 and 16

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the second factor Maria uses to divide both 12 and 28?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

After the second division, what are the resulting numbers?

• 3 and 7

• 5 and 10

• 4 and 8

• 6 and 14

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the third factor Maria uses to divide both 6 and 14?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

After the third division, what are the resulting numbers?

• 5 and 10

• 1 and 2

• 3 and 7

• 2 and 4

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

What is the final simplified fraction of 24 over 56?

• 3 over 7

• 5 over 8

• 4 over 9

• 2 over 5

What phrase does Maria use to indicate the final step is complete?

• One and done

• Done and dusted

• Finished and simplified

• Complete and correct

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3