Sept. 24, 2010 – P. O. D.

Find the GCF of each pair of numbers.

1) 6, 10

2) 3, 7

3) 12, 24

4) 15, 25
Sec 3 – 5: Simplifying Fractions

Objectives:
1) To write equivalent fractions.

2) To simplify fractions.
Vocabulary -
Equivalent Fractions – Fractions that name the
same amount.

Simplest Form – A fraction is in simplest form when

the numerator and denominator have no common
factors other than 1.
Ex 1) Using Multiples to Write Equivalent
Fractions

Use a table of multiples to write three

fractions equivalent to .
Check Understanding: Example 1

a) Use multiples to write two fractions

equivalent to .

b) You can write 2 as . Write three equivalent

fractions to 2.
Ex 2) Using Factors to Write Equivalent
Fractions

Write three fractions equivalent to .

Check Understanding: Example 2

a) Use common factors to write two

fractions equivalent to .

b) Reasoning Are and equivalent?

Explain.
Ex 3) Simplifying by Dividing

Simplify .
 Check Understanding: Example 3
Write in simplest form.
Ex 4) Using the GCF to Simplify a Fraction

Driving In the United States, there are 48

types of road signs. Of these, 16 are
instructional, such as speed limits and stop
signs. What fraction of road signs is
instructional? Write your answer in simplest
form.
Check Understanding: Example 4

a) Write in simplest form

b) Reasoning Explain why it does not

make sense to use the LCM of the
numerator and denominator to simplify
fractions.
Homework
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#’s 2 – 24 even
Basic Skills Quiz

1) -5 – 12

2) 9 – 15

3) 23 – (-7)

4) 17 + (-4)

5) -9 x (-7)