Equivalent Fractions

1. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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Find each GCF.
1. 48, 60
2. 5mn, 15m2n
Bellwork
Objective: find equivalent fractions and write fractions in simplest form.
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2. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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equivalent fractions ­ describe the same part of a whole
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3. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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Find two fractions equivalent to 4/12.
Find two fractions equivalent to 5/15.
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4. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and
the denominator have no common factors other than 1.
To write in simplest form divide by the GCF.
You survey your friends about their favorite sandwich and find that 8 out
of 12, or 8/12, prefer peanut butter. Write this fraction in simplest form.
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5. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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Write each fraction in simplest form.
6
8
28
35
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6. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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Write in simplest form.
y
xy
3ab2
12ac
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7. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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Write in simplest form.
b
abc
24x2 y
8xy
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8. 4.4 simplifying fractions
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