1. Simplifying Fractions
COURSE 2 LESSON 3-5
Simplifying Fractions
Use a table of multiples to write three fractions
equivalent to . 4 5
Multiples in the same column form fractions equivalent to . 4 5
Three fractions equivalent to are , , and 4 5 12 15 8 10 16 20
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2. Simplifying Fractions
COURSE 2 LESSON 3-5
Simplifying Fractions
Find three fractions equivalent to 16 24
List the factors of each number. Look for common factors.
Factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
÷ 2 16 24 8 12 =
÷ 4 16 24 4 6 =
÷ 8 16 24 2 3 =
Three fractions equivalent to are , , and . 16 24 8 10 4 6 2 3
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