Simplifying Fractions

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What number would you divide the numerator and denominator by when simplifying the fraction 2/12?

Back

2

Front

Back

Front

Simplify 70/80 to lowest terms.

Back

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Front

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

Back

4

Front

If a fraction is improper, what does that mean?

Back

The numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.