Simplifying Fractions Quiz

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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{10}{5}$?

$\frac{3}{1}$
$\frac{4}{1}$
$\frac{2}{1}$ (correct)
$\frac{5}{2}$

$\frac{18}{3}$ and $\frac{6}{1}$ are equivalent fractions.

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What is the biggest number that you can divide both the numerator and denominator of the fraction $\frac{12}{4}$ by?

$\frac{14}{7}$ is equivalent to ______

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Match the fractions with their simplified equivalent fractions.

<p>$\frac{6}{2}$ = $\frac{3}{1}$ $\frac{15}{3}$ = $\frac{5}{1}$ $\frac{24}{4}$ = $\frac{6}{1}$ $\frac{21}{3}$ = $\frac{7}{1}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Equivalent Fractions

Fractions that represent the same value.

Numerator

The top number in a fraction.

Denominator

The bottom number in a fraction.

Simplifying Fractions

The process of dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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Dividing by a Common Factor

Finding a number that divides both the numerator and denominator evenly.

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Study Notes

Simplifying Fractions

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
This creates an equivalent fraction.
For example, 16/8 can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 8, resulting in 2/1.
The simplified fraction (2/1) is equivalent to the original fraction (16/8).