Simplifying Fractions to Their Lowest Terms

What does simplifying a fraction mean?

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number

• Reducing the fraction to its lowest terms

• Increasing the numerator and denominator

• Changing the fraction to a decimal

Which number can divide both 3 and 12 to simplify the fraction 3/12?

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 4

What is the simplified form of 3/12?

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

What is the first step in simplifying 16/32?

• Divide both by 8

• Divide both by 4

• Divide both by 2

• Divide both by 16

After dividing 16/32 by 2, what is the next fraction to simplify?

• 8/16

• 4/8

• 2/4

• 1/2

What is the final simplified form of 16/32 using multiple steps?

• 1/8

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

What is an alternative way to simplify 16/32 in one step?

• Divide both by 2

• Divide both by 4

• Divide both by 8

• Divide both by 16

What is the simplified form of 16/32 when divided by 16?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 1/3

Which of the following fractions is already in simplest form?

• 5/7

• 4/8

• 6/9

• 8/10

Why is 5/7 already in simplest form?

• Both numbers are even

• Both numbers are multiples of 5

• Both numbers are odd

• Both numbers are prime