4-2+Simplifying+Fractions

Main Idea: Express fractions in simplest form.

Write Fractions in Simplest Form Method 1 Divide by common factors. media type="custom" key="12193324" align="center"

Method 2 Divide by the GCF. media type="custom" key="12193308" align="center"

 Simplest Form - A fraction is in simplest form when the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 1. For example, look at the fraction 5/12. 5 and 12 have only ONE common factor and that is 1. Therefore, it is simplest form. Equivalent Fractions - fractions that have the same value. For example, 1/2 and 5/10 are equivalent. They both represent the same value. 
 * Lowest Terms Game - Identify the cards that are in lowest terms (or simplest form). If the fraction is not in lowest terms, type in the lowest terms fraction.
 * Fresh Baked Fractions - Choose the one fraction that is not equivalent to the others. Start with simple and work your way up to the difficulty level.
 * APlusMath - Create a digital worksheet on simplifying fractions. Increase the difficulty level as you succeed at each level.
 * AAAMath - Review simplest form the scroll down to practice simplifying fractions.
 * Fraction Frenzy - Here's a fun little game to give you some practice identifying equivalent fractions.
 * Fraction Number Line - Move your mouse over the number line to see equivalent fractions.
 * Fractions - Equivalent - This is a great starting place for identifying equivalent fractions.
 * Multiplication Chart - print out this multiplication chart. Watch the video to see how to use the multiplication chart for finding equivalent fractions.

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 Helpful Hints:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If the numerator is 1, it is in simplest form. Ex. 1/4, 1/7, 1/9
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Always check the numerator to see if it divides into the denominator evenly. If so, then the numerator is the GCF - divide both numbers by the numerator. Ex. 25/50, 5/10, 3/9
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If the numerator is one less than the denominator, it is in simplest form. Ex. 7/8, 9/10, 110/111
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Memorize fractions that equal 1/2. They'll be much simpler to recognize as you start adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Ex. 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, 7/14. See the pattern?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Knowing the rules of divisibility is a TREMENDOUS help! Review the rules! Divisibility Rules
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">There are at least 3 different names for simplifying fractions! Don't be confused they all mean the same thing. 1. Simplifying 2. Reducing 3. Lowest Terms