Simplifying Fractions

Grade 645 minutes5.NF.5 and 5.NF.5b

Learning Objective

I can simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 12? Explain how you found your answer.

2. Simplify the fraction 16/24 by finding the GCF. Show your work step-by-step.

3. If you have a fraction 30/45, what is the simplified form? Describe the process you used to simplify it.

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