1. Simplifying Fractions

2. How to make EQUIVALENT fractions We multiply the same Example:

3. How to SIMPLIFY fractions We divide the same Example 1:

4. How to SIMPLIFY fractions Example 2: Example 3:

5. How to SIMPLIFY fractions Example 4: Can we still make more simple?

6. How to SIMPLIFY fractions Continuation of example 4:

7. How to SIMPLIFY fractions Let us do it again: 6 is the LARGEST number that will divide both numerator and denominator.

8. Important Rule To get the lowest form: Use the LARGEST number that will divide both numerator and denominator.

9. Questions Is in simplest form? Is in simplest form?

10. How to SIMPLIFY using a CALCULATOR Simplify Do this! 12 18 =

11. How to SIMPLIFY using a CALCULATOR Simplify Do this! 56 72 =

12. How to SIMPLIFY using a CALCULATOR Simplify Do this! 54 135 =

13. How to SIMPLIFY using a CALCULATOR Answer questions on page 29