Summary
Large fractions make for clunky calculations. Luckily, there's a way to cut them down to size! Simplifying or reducing a fraction means rewriting it so that the numerator and denominator are as small as possible. To do that, simply divide both by their greatest common factor—the largest number that divides evenly into both. Just be sure that the new fraction is equivalent, or has the same value as the original! Once the numerator and denominator have no more common factors, the fraction is in its simplest form. And with your new pizza slicing skills, you'll be the life of the party!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Simplifying Fractions:
- What is one new thing you learned about simplifying fractions?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining simplifying fractions.
- Draw or give one example of your own.