Simplifying Fractions Practice

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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).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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2/3

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

Back

The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

Front

What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

Front

What is the simplest form of the fraction 50/75?

Back

2/3

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 28/42?

Back

2/3

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/25?

Back

3/5

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 20/30?

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2/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 4. The simplified fraction is 1/2.