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How many different ways can you write this fraction?
How many different ways can you write this fraction?
5/20
5/20
LEARNING TARGET
LEARNING TARGET
I can write a fraction in its simplest form.
I can write a fraction in its simplest form.
I DO
I DO
What does it mean to write a fraction in its simplest form?
What does it mean to write a fraction in its simplest form?
When a fraction is in simplest form, it's easier to work with and solve problems.
When a fraction is in simplest form, it's easier to work with and solve problems.
How do we simplify fractions?
How do we simplify fractions?
In short, you will divide the numerator AND denominator by the same number (or numbers) until you can't divide it anymore.
In short, you will divide the numerator AND denominator by the same number (or numbers) until you can't divide it anymore.
The tricky part is figuring out which numbers to divide by. I will show you two methods:
The tricky part is figuring out which numbers to divide by. I will show you two methods:
THe "Divide by any factor" method
THe "Divide by any factor" method
This method might require multiple steps, but each step might be easier to complete
8/12
100/120
350/500
The GCF Method
The GCF Method
This method requires only one step, but that one step might require a little more work
24/36
15/30
8/12
WE DO
WE DO
Let's try a few problems with a neighbor:
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YOU DO
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