Simplifying Fractions

Fred starts his first day at the Fraction Factory, where Susanna guides him through the process of simplifying fractions using a machine. They learn to simplify fractions like 3/6, 6/8, and 4/12 by finding common factors and dividing both the numerator and denominator. Each simplified fraction corresponds to a specific price. The video concludes with a recap of the steps to simplify fractions and the importance of understanding that simplified fractions retain the same value as the original.

What is the price for a fraction that simplifies to one third?

• $3

• $1

• $2

• $5

When simplifying 3/6, what is the common factor used?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• 4

What is the simplified form of 6/8?

• 4/5

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

Which number is the largest factor for simplifying 4/12?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 6

What are the three steps to simplify a fraction?

• Subtract the numerator, subtract the denominator, find a common factor

• Find a common factor, divide the numerator, divide the denominator

• Multiply the numerator, multiply the denominator, find a common factor

• Add the numerator, add the denominator, find a common factor