Simplifying Fractions Dominique Winfrey

Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 4 Summary: The purpose of this instructional Powerpoint is to give students a fun a interactive way of learning how to simplify fractions Learning Objective: Given a computer students will develop understanding of fraction equivalence and operations with fractions with 100% accuracy. Content Standard: Students extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering. Accomplishment: Students will develop an in depth understanding of how to simplify fractions

Let’s Back Track 8/16- 8 can divide into eight 1 time and 16 2 times simplifying to 1/2 9/ can divide evenly in to both 9 and 3 simplifying to ¾ 18/9- 9 can go into 2 times simplifying to 2/1 or 2

Let’s Practice Simplify 10/40 a. 5/205/20 b. 1/41/4 c. 2/82/8 d. It can’t be simplifiedIt can’t be simplified

Correct! 10 divided by 10 is 1 40/10 is 4 Simplifying 10/40 to ¼ Great Work!

Simplify 8/20 a.4/104/10 b.4/54/5 c.2/42/4 d.It can’t be simplifiedIt can’t be simplified

Correct 8 and 20 can both be divided evenly by 4. Great Job!

Simplify 7/16 a. 1/2 1/2 b. 4/84/8 c. 3/53/5 d. It can’t be simplifiedIt can’t be simplified

Correct ! There is no number that divides evenly into both 7 and 16.

Incorrect  Looks like you divided both 10 and 40 by 2 but it can be simplified to an even lower term. Try Again!

Oops!  Yes, both 10 and 40 are divisible by 5 but the equation can be simplified to an even lower term.

Sorry…Try Again!

Incorrect Check your division…

Almost… Looks like you divided them both evenly by 2 but it can be simplified even lower.

In Conclusion Students have just learned how to properly simplify fractions.