1. Section 4.4 Simplifying Fractions
Algebra Concepts
Section 4.4
Simplifying Fractions

2. Equivalent things look different but have the same value

3. Equivalent fractions-two different fractions that describe the same part of a whole

4. You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number.

5. Find equivalent fractions
#1 3 4 #2 4 5 #3 2 3

6. You can also find equivalent fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

7. Fraction in simplest form- numerator and denominator of a fraction have no common factors other than 1.

8. Write these fractions in simplest form
# # #

9. Sometimes fractions have variables.
Write the prime factorizations of the numerator and denominator
Cross out any common factors
Multiply remaining factors in the numerator and denominator.

11. Write in simplest form!
# #2 4𝑥 𝑦 2 16 𝑥 2 𝑦 5 #3 26 𝑟 5 𝑠 13𝑠