Reducing Fractions to Their Simplest Form

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction using the greatest common factor?

• Divide the numerator and denominator by 1

• List the factors of the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

What are the factors of 8?

• 1, 2, 3, 8

• 1, 2, 4, 8

• 1, 4, 8

• 2, 4, 8

Which of the following is a common factor of both 8 and 14?

• 7

• 2

• 8

• 4

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 14?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 8

What is the simplified form of the fraction 8/14?

• 2/7

• 4/7

• 1/2

• 8/14

What are the factors of 16?

• 1, 4, 8, 16

• 1, 2, 8, 16

• 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

• 1, 2, 4, 16

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 16 and 24?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

What is the simplified form of the fraction 16/24?

• 8/12

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 4/6

What is the second step in simplifying a fraction using the GCF?

• Divide by the greatest common factor

• List the factors

• Find the greatest common factor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

What should you do if you need more help with simplifying fractions?

• Guess the answers

• Skip the problems

• Watch the video again

• Ask a friend