Simplify Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

Simplify 6/9.

Back

2/3

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

Back

10/20

Front

Simplify 7/21.

Back

1/3

Front

Put in simplest form: 10/14.

Back

5/7

Front

Simplify 2/8.

Back

1/4

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

Front

How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

Back

The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.