This document provides instructions on how to simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by the largest number that divides both. It includes examples of simplifying fractions through division and with a calculator. Key rules are explained, such as using the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator to get the fraction into its lowest terms. Practice questions are provided to reinforce these concepts.

1. Simplifying Fractions

2. How to make EQUIVALENT fractionsWe multiply the same Example:

3. How to SIMPLIFY fractionsWe divide the same Example 1:

4. How to SIMPLIFY fractionsExample 2: Example 3:

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

6. How to SIMPLIFY fractionsContinuation of example 4:

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

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

9. QuestionsIs in simplest form?Is in simplest form?

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

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

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

13. How to SIMPLIFY using a CALCULATORAnswer questions on page 29