Fractions may be written like this , or like this
1/5.
Fractions can also be written in lowest terms, or
simplified.
Look at the example below.
Four equal parts.
Two are green.
The fraction is 2/4 or 1/2
2/4 in lowest terms is
1/2
Ten equal parts.
Five are red.
The fraction is 5/10 or 1/2
5/10 in lowest terms
is 1/2
Look at the fractions
below. Simplify and put each fraction in lowest terms.
Four equal parts.
Two are green.
The fraction is 2/4 or
Six equal parts.
Two are ruby.
The fraction is 2/6 or
Ten equal parts.
Two are yellow.
The fraction is 2/10 or
Six equal parts.
Four are ruby.
The fraction is 4/6 or
Eight equal parts.
Two are orange.
The fraction is 2/8 or
Ten equal parts.
Four are yellow.
The fraction is 4/10 or
Twelve equal parts.
Four are purple.
The fraction is 4/12 or
Eight equal parts.
Four are orange.
The fraction is 4/8 or
Twelve equal parts.
Six are purple.
The fraction is 6/12 or
Ten equal parts.
Six are yellow.
The fraction is 6/10 or
Twelve equal parts.
Two are purple.
The fraction is 2/12 or
Eight equal parts.
Six are orange.
The fraction is 6/8 or
Ten equal parts.
Eight are yellow.
The fraction is 8/10 or
Twelve equal parts.
Eight are purple.
The fraction is 8/12 or
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