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Simplifying Fractions

Simplifying Fractions. Vocabulary. Equivalent fractions – fractions that name the same number. Equivalent Fractions. Equivalent Fractions. =. Equivalent Fractions. To find an equivalent fraction you multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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Simplifying Fractions

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  1. Simplifying Fractions

  2. Vocabulary • Equivalent fractions – fractions that name the same number.

  3. Equivalent Fractions

  4. Equivalent Fractions =

  5. Equivalent Fractions • To find an equivalent fraction you multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

  6. Equivalent Fractions x 2 = x 2

  7. Equivalent Fractions  3 =  3

  8. Vocabulary • Simplest form – when the GCF of the numerator and denominatoris one.

  9. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator is 1, the fraction will not reduce. • Example:

  10. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the denominator is prime, the fraction will not reduce. • Example: (prime)

  11. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator is one less than the denominator, the fraction will not reduce. (Counting order) • Example:

  12. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator is prime and does not divide the denominator evenly, the fraction will not reduce. • Example: (prime)

  13. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator and the denominator are even, the fraction will always reduce. • Example:  2 =  2

  14. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator divides the denominator evenly, the fraction will always reduce. • Example:  5 =  5

  15. Rules for Simplifying Fractions • When the numerator and the denominator can be divided by a common factor, the fraction will always reduce. • Example:  3 =  3

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