Simplifying Fractions: Step-by-Step Techniques

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 12?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 6

What is the first step in simplifying fractions?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• List all factors of the numerator and denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What does simplifying fractions mean?

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number

• Reducing the fraction to its simplest form

• Making the fraction larger

• Changing the value of the fraction

How do you know when a fraction is fully simplified?

• When the denominator is a prime number

• When the fraction is a whole number

• When the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1

• When the numerator is larger than the denominator

Is it true that odd numbers are always in their simplest form?

• Yes, but only for prime numbers

• No, unless they are divisible by 5

• No, it's a common misconception

• Yes, always

What is the simplest form of 3/21?

• 1/7

• 3/21

• 1/3

• 2/14

What is the simplest form of 10/30?

• 10/30

• 5/15

• 2/6

• 1/3

Can even numbers always be simplified by dividing by which number?

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 3

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

Which numbers can always be divided by 5?

• Numbers ending in 2 or 7

• Numbers ending in 5 or 0

• Numbers ending in 3 or 8

• Numbers ending in 1 or 6

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.9

What is the simplest form of 15/40?

• 5/20

• 15/40

• 3/8

• 1/2