Reducing Fractions to Simplest Forms Quiz

What is the first step in reducing a fraction to its simplest form?

• Add the numerator and denominator.

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator.

• Divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

When simplifying the fraction 16/48, what is the first number you should divide by?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

After dividing 16/48 by 2, what fraction do you get?

• 4/12

• 1/3

• 2/6

• 8/24

What is the simplest form of the fraction 16/48?

• 8/24

• 4/12

• 2/6

• 1/3

Why are 16/48 and 1/3 considered equivalent fractions?

• Because multiplying 1/3 by 16 gives 16/48.

• Because they have the same denominator.

• Because they have the same numerator.

• Because they are both improper fractions.