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Steps 2 Success – equivalent fractions & simplifying

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½ = 2/4 denominator

Examples; x3 ÷4

1/3 = 3/9 12/16 = 3/4

x3 ÷4

x3 ÷4

2/3 = /9 12/16 = 3/

x3 ÷4

this becomes 2/3 = 6/9 and 12/16 = 3/4

Step 1

These are called “equivalent fractions” because they are equal

Step 3

To change a fraction into an equivalent fraction, we must multiply or divide both parts of the fraction by the same number

Step 2

Both parts of a fraction have a special name which is used to identify them.

Simplifying fractions

12/15 = 4/5 (dividing both parts by 3)

4/8 = ½ (dividing both parts by 4)

10/15 = 2/3 (dividing both parts by 5)

9/12 = / (dividing both parts by ___)

We say that the simplified fraction is now in its “lowest terms”

multiply

Success

We can now use this understanding to complete equivalent fractions with missing numerators or denominators

( I can make equivalent fractions and simplify fractions into their “lowest terms”

Step 1

“Simplifying fractions” means making the numerator and denominator as small as possible by dividing both parts of the fraction (numerator & denominator) by the same number

Success!

Try this one yourself

divide

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