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2.3 Simplest Form Of A Fraction Worksheet

2.3 Simplest Form of a Fraction

Learning Objectives:

1. Write fractions in simplest or lowest form.

2. Determine whether two fractions are equivalent: simplify and cross products.

3. Solve applications by writing fractions in simplest or lowest form.

Writing Fractions in Simplest or Lowest Form

Simplest Form of a Fraction— A fraction is written in simplest form or lowest terms when the numerator and

the denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Writing a Fraction in Simplest Form— To write a fraction in simplest form is to write the prime

factorization of the numerator and the denominator and then divide both by all common factors.

Example 1. Write each fraction in simplest or lowest form.

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2. Determining Whether Two Fractions Are Equivalent

Two ways to Determine Whether Two Fractions Are Equivalent

1. Simplifying:

2. Cross Product Rule:

Example 2. Determine whether each pair of fractions is equivalent by simplifying.

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2.3 Simplest Form Of A Fraction Worksheet