๐Ÿ“˜ Simplifying Fractions

Simplifying a fraction means writing it in its smallest form. Find a number that divides both the numerator and denominator, then divide both by that same number. Keep simplifying until no common number is left.

๐ŸŽฏ Learn Together

Choose a number that divides both the numerator and denominator.

12 18

๐Ÿ“š Learn from These Examples

Example 1

8 12
=
8 รท 4 12 รท 4
=
2 3

We divided both numbers by 4.

Example 2

15 25
=
15 รท 5 25 รท 5
=
3 5

We divided both numbers by 5.

Example 3

18 24
=
18 รท 6 24 รท 6
=
3 4

We divided both numbers by 6.

๐Ÿ’ก Helpful Tips

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Can I divide both numbers by 2?
  • If not, can I divide both numbers by 3?
  • If not, try 4, 5, 6...
  • Keep simplifying until you cannot divide both numbers anymore.

๐ŸŽฎ Try It Yourself

Choose the number that divides both the numerator and denominator.

Question 1

20 30

Question 2

18 42

Question 3

24 36

๐Ÿ“ Independent Practice

Simplify each fraction. Type your answer in its simplest form.

No. Question Your Answer
1
8 16
2
12 18
3
15 45
4
16 40
5
18 27
6
20 50
7
24 54
8
28 42
9
35 49
10
36 60

๐Ÿ† Challenge Question

Simplify this fraction.

48 72


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