1. 2-3 Equivalent Fractions and Lowest Terms A. Equivalent Fractions If two fractions represent the same quantity or value, they are equivalent: You can create equivalent fractions by _______________ or ______________the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number. and are equivalent

2. Examples: 1.) Find two fractions equivalent to multiply a) div ide b) 2.) Find two fractions equivalent to multiply a) div ide b)

3. B. Lowest Terms A fraction is in lowest terms if the GCF of the numerator and denominator is one. Which of the following fractions are in lowest terms? a.) b.) c.) d.) e.)

4. Express the following fractions in lowest terms (simplest form). a.) b.) c.) Decide whether the fractions are equivalent. (Hint: express in lowest terms) a.) and b.) and

5. Demonstrate Understanding: 1. ) Find two fractions equivalent to Express each in lowest terms. 3.) 2.) 4.) 5.)