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Fractions can be written as its simplest form or as an equivalent fraction. The best way to understand how to reduce a fraction to its simplest form is to use diagrams or models.
Look at the examples provided and then try to answer the questions that follow.
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Note how the shaded parts correspond to the numerator of the fraction. You can reduce the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2. |
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Do you know what number should the numerator and denominator be divided by? |
Try the next few by yourself before looking at the answers. Use the diagrams as a guide.
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Scroll down for the answers.
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(Divide by 3) |
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(Divide by 2) |
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(Divide by 3) |
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(Divide by 3) |
Remember that reducing a fraction to its simplest form just means you have to divide the numerator and denominator by the same number until they cannot be divided anymore.
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