Basic Fraction Simplification Sample Problems

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Basic Fraction Simplification

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Equivalent fractions are two or more fractions that are the same value.

1/2

1/2 (1 part shaded)

1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 2/4 (2 parts shaded)

1/6 1/6 1/6 1/6 1/6 1/6 3/6 (3 parts shaded)

= = are equivalent fractions

In fraction simplification, we find the equivalent fraction where 1 is the only common factor for its numerator and denominator.

simplifies to

and

simplifies to

Examples:

Simplify the fraction.

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Simplify the fraction

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Simplify the fraction

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