Simplifying Fractions

Parts of a Fraction 3 4 = the number of parts = the total number of parts that equal a whole

Parts of a Fraction 3 4 = numerator = denominator

Simplest Form When the only common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1, the fraction is in simplest form ÷ 1 1 =

How to Find the Simplest Form of a Fraction Find a factor or a GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide both the numerator and the denominator by that number ÷ 6 6 = ÷ 2 2 = ÷ = OR

Simplify or Reduce This Fraction ÷ 3 3 =

Simplify or Reduce This Fraction ÷ 4 4 = ÷ 2 2 = 3 5 ÷ 2 2 =

Simplify or Reduce This Fraction ÷ 5 5 =

Simplify or Reduce This Fraction ÷ 2 2 =

Simplify or Reduce This Fraction ÷ 4 4 = ÷ 2 2 = 3 4 ÷ 2 2 =

ENJOY……….

Please follow along on the notes page in front of you!!

What fraction of the dots are filled in? ÷ 3 = Filled in dots Total dots 1.)

1 foot 12 inches 2.) 5 inches is what fraction of a foot? 3.) 8 inches is what fraction of a foot? 4.) 10 inches is what fraction of a foot? ÷ 4 = ÷ 2 =

1 yard 36 inches 5.) 4 inches is what fraction of a yard? 6.) 18 inches is what fraction of a yard? ÷ 4 = ÷ 2 = ÷ 9 =

There are _____ minutes in an hour ) 20 minutes is what fraction of an hour? 8.) 44 minutes is what fraction of an hour? ÷ 10 = ÷ 2 = = =

There are _____ cents in a dollar ) 25 cents is what fraction of a dollar? 10.) 33 cents is what fraction of a dollar ? 11.) 55 cents is what fraction of a dollar? ÷ 25 = ÷ 5 =

There are _____ states in the United States ) Eight states in the U.S.A. begin with the letter M. What fraction of the states begin with a letter M? ÷ 2 = “M” states Total states

The perimeter is _______ cm ) A denim patch has a length of 7 centimeters and a width of 4 centimeters. What fraction of the perimeter is the width ? ÷ 2 = 7 cm 4 cm width perimeter

Your assignment! Simplifying Fractions WS DO YOUR BEST!!!!!