Practice simplifying fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by common factors until the fraction is in lowest terms.
Read each problem carefully. Find a common factor for the numerator and denominator, then simplify the fraction to lowest terms. Show your work in the space provided.
Use common factors to write equivalent fractions
Math - Grade 4-5
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Simplify 6/8 to lowest terms.
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Simplify 10/15 to lowest terms.
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Simplify 12/18 to lowest terms.
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A class has 9 students wearing blue shirts out of 12 students total. Write the fraction of students wearing blue shirts in lowest terms.
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Simplify 14/21 to lowest terms.
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Simplify 16/20 to lowest terms.
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Which fraction is 8/12 in lowest terms: 4/6, 2/3, or 1/2? Explain your choice.
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Simplify 18/24 to lowest terms.
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Simplify 25/30 to lowest terms.
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A garden has 6 tomato plants out of 10 total plants. Write the fraction of tomato plants in lowest terms.
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Simplify 27/36 to lowest terms.
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Is 5/7 already in lowest terms? Explain your answer.
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Simplify 20/28 to lowest terms.
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A ribbon is divided into 16 equal sections. 12 sections are colored green. Write the green part of the ribbon as a fraction in lowest terms.
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Simplify 30/45 to lowest terms and explain the steps you used.