The document defines key terms used in simplifying fractions such as factors, common factors, greatest common factor, and simplest form. It provides examples of finding the factors of different numbers, identifying common factors, and determining the greatest common factor. The document also explains that to simplify a fraction, one divides the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor to get the fraction in simplest form, as shown through worked examples simplifying various fractions.

1. Simplifying Fractions By Monica Yuskaitis

7. Name a Common Factor of 9 and 27? 1, 3, 9

8. Name a Common Factor of 4 and 8? 1, 2, 4

10. What s the Greatest Common Factor? 8 = 1, 2, 4, 8 12 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

11. What is the Greatest Common Factor? 8 = 1, 2, 4, 8 14 = 1, 2, 7,14

14. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 12 18 2 3 ÷ 6 6 =

15. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 9 21 3 7 ÷ 3 3 =

16. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 12 20 3 5 ÷ 4 4 =

17. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 10 15 2 3 ÷ 5 5 =

18. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 10 16 5 8 ÷ 2 2 =

19. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 12 16 3 4 ÷ 4 4 =

20. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 3 12 1 4 ÷ 3 3 =

21. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 2 8 1 4 ÷ 2 2 =

22. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 2 4 1 2 ÷ 2 2 =

23. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 6 9 2 3 ÷ 3 3 =

24. Simplify or Reduce This Fraction 6 8 3 4 ÷ 2 2 =