
Prime Factorization and Simplifying Fractions

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5th - 8th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal when simplifying fractions?
To make the fraction larger
To add more terms to the fraction
To express the fraction in its simplest form
To change the fraction to a decimal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which method involves breaking down numbers into their prime factors?
Addition method
Graphing method
Prime factorization method
Divisibility method
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in the prime factorization method for simplifying 18/24?
Convert the fraction to a decimal
Multiply the numbers together
Create a factor tree for both numbers
Divide both numbers by 2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using the divisibility method, what is a common first step?
Multiply the numerator and denominator
Divide both by the smallest prime number
Add the numerator and denominator
Subtract the numerator from the denominator
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you verify a simplified fraction using a graphing calculator?
By adding it to another fraction
By converting it to a decimal and back to a fraction
By subtracting it from another fraction
By multiplying it by another fraction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the simplified form of 84/96 using the prime factorization method?
2/3
5/6
3/4
7/8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the prime factorization method preferred when variables are involved?
It requires less calculation
It is faster
It avoids decimals
It is easier to see common factors
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