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SIMPLIFYING FRACTIONS
Steps to simplify a fraction
Start with a fraction:
12/18
What can both 12 and 18 be divided by?
What is a factor of both 12 and 18?
1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors. They all can divide evenly into 12 and 18.
You can start with any of the factors,
but if you divide by the greatest common factor-gcf
(the largest number that goes into both numbers),
then simplifying can be done in one step.
12 divided by 6 = 2
18 divided by 6 = 3
Therefore: 12/18 ÷ 6/6 = 2/3
Simplest form: 2/3
Let's try these for extra practice:
Start with a fraction:
12/18
What can both 12 and 18 be divided by?
What is a factor of both 12 and 18?
1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors. They all can divide evenly into 12 and 18.
You can start with any of the factors,
but if you divide by the greatest common factor-gcf
(the largest number that goes into both numbers),
then simplifying can be done in one step.
12 divided by 6 = 2
18 divided by 6 = 3
Therefore: 12/18 ÷ 6/6 = 2/3
Simplest form: 2/3
Let's try these for extra practice:
25/35
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12/20 Click here to see answer.
20/30 Click here to see answer.
12/25
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Equivalent Fractions
Numerator
Denominator
Common Denominator
Uncommon Denominator
Simplify
Greatest Common Factor
Least Common Multiple
Convert
Improper Fraction
Proper Fraction
Mixed Number
The Big One
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