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Simplify Fractions Worksheet

Simplify each fraction fully. Show how you found your answer where space is provided.

Simplify each fraction

1.Write 6/10 in its simplest form.
2.Reduce 9/12 to its simplest form.
3.What is 5/15 in simplest form?
4.Simplify 12/18 as far as possible.
5.Reduce 14/28 to simplest form.
6.Write 16/24 in simplest form.

Equivalent fractions

Choose the best answer for each question.

7.Which fraction has the same value as 3/6?
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 3/8
  • 4/5
8.Which fraction is already in simplest form?
  • 8/12
  • 5/9
  • 6/15
  • 10/20
9.Choose the simplest form of 18/24.
  • 9/12
  • 6/8
  • 3/4
  • 2/3

True or false?

Decide whether each equality is correct.

10.2/8 = 1/4
TrueFalse
11.6/15 = 2/5
TrueFalse
12.10/16 = 5/8
TrueFalse
13.12/18 = 3/5
TrueFalse
14.21/28 = 3/4
TrueFalse

Show and explain

Use the fraction bars to compare the shaded amounts.

15.The bars show 3/6 and 1/2. Explain why these fractions have the same value.
16.In your own words, describe a reliable way to simplify a fraction.

Match each fraction

Connect each fraction to its simplest form.

Fraction challenges

Find the missing value in each equality.

17.Complete the equivalent fraction: 4/12 = □/3.
18.Complete the equivalent fraction: 10/25 = 2/□.
19.Complete the equivalent fraction: □/20 = 2/5.
20.Complete the equivalent fraction: 21/28 = □/4.
21.Change 21/8 to a mixed number.
22.A fruit loaf has 18 equal slices. Maia has eaten 12 slices. Write the fraction of the loaf eaten in simplest form.

4 printable pages

  • Simplify Fractions Worksheet, page 1 of 4: Simplify each fraction

    Page 1

  • Simplify Fractions Worksheet, page 2 of 4: Equivalent fractions, True or false?

    Page 2

  • Simplify Fractions Worksheet, page 3 of 4: Show and explain, Match each fraction, Fraction challenges

    Page 3

  • Simplify Fractions Worksheet, page 4 of 4: 20. Complete the equivalent fraction: 21/28 = □/4.

    Page 4

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