Simplifying Fractions Math Worksheet
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Simplest Form
LESSON
CC.4.NF.1
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OBJECTIVE Write and identify equivalent fractions in simplest form.
A fraction is in simplest form when 1 is the only factor that the
numerator and denominator have in common.
Tell whether the fraction 7
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is in simplest form.
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Look for common factors in the numerator and the denominator.
1 × 7 = 7
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7
Step 1 The numerator of
is 7. List all
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the factors of 7.
1
and 7.
The factors of 7 are
1 × 8 = 8
_
7
Step 2 The denominator of
is 8. List
8
all the factors of 8.
2 × 4 = 8
The factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, and 8.
Step 3 Check if the numerator and
The only common factor of 7 and 8
_
7
denominator of
have any
is 1.
8
common factors greater than 1.
_
7
So,
is in simplest form.
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Tell whether the fraction is in simplest form. Write yes or no.
1. 4
2. 2
3. 3
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10
8
5
Write the fraction in simplest form.
4. 4
5. 6
6. 3
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10
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Number and Operations–Fractions
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