Simplifying Fractions Using HCF
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Simplifying Fractions Using HCF
🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)
Simplify fractions by finding equivalent fractions using highest common factors (HCF).
Success Criteria
✓ I can find the HCF of two numbers
✓ I can use the HCF to simplify fractions to their simplest form
✓ I can explain why a fraction is simplified
📚 Part 1: Finding the HCF
Factors of 12: ________________________________
Factors of 16: ________________________________
HCF = ______
✏️ Part 2: Simplifying Fractions
HCF of 12 and 16 = ______
12 ÷ ______ = ______
16 ÷ ______ = ______
So 12/16 = ____/____
a) 18/24 = ____/____
b) 15/20 = ____/____
c) 9/12 = ____/____
d) 24/30 = ____/____
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