Everyday Math Skills Workbooks series - Simply Math - My ERC
Everyday Math Skills Workbooks series - Simply Math - My ERC
Everyday Math Skills Workbooks series - Simply Math - My ERC
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You can rename an equivalent fraction to lowest terms. It is called simplifying<br />
the fraction or reducing the fraction.<br />
For example: Write this fraction 6/8 in its simplest form.<br />
• factors of 6 = 1,2,3,6<br />
• factors of 8 = 1,2,4,8<br />
Greatest common factor = 2<br />
Remember: divide both the denominator and numerator by 2.<br />
Fractions<br />
Let’s try some more:<br />
1. 12/15 factors of 12 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 factors of 15 = 1, 3, 5, 15<br />
Greatest common factor = 3<br />
2. 25/30 factors of 25 = 1, 5, 25 factors of 30 = 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30<br />
Greatest common factor = 5<br />
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<strong>Simply</strong> <strong>Math</strong> Workbook
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