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Naming Fractions
and Simplifying
Fraction: a _______ of a whole or group
Examples Part of a Whole Part of a Group
Fraction ________ Fraction ________
Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions- fractions that represent the ____________ value.
**They may look different but are still the same amount**
Multiplication and Division to Find Equivalent Fractions
* Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the given factor to generate an
equivalent fraction.
2 x 2 3 x 2
3 x 2 __________ 4 x 2 __________
8 ÷ 4 9 ÷ 3
12 ÷ 4 __________ 12 ÷ 3 __________
Use the “Do-Do” method for
finding equivalent fractions!
A fraction is in ______________ ______________ when the
denominator is the smallest possible number.
Steps to simplifying a fraction
1. Find all the factors for both the
numerator and denominator
2. Find the GCF
3. Using the “do-do” method,
divide the numerator and the
denominator by the GCF
Simplify the following fractions:
Name: Homework
Explain why does the “do-do” method always work for creating
equivalent fractions?
a. 3 simplified: ___________ b. 3 simplified: ___________
12 21
GFC: GFC:
c. 4 simplified: ___________ d. 7 simplified: ___________
16 8
GFC: GFC:
e. 6 simplified: ___________ f. 10 simplified: ___________
18 12
GFC: GFC:
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