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Simplifying Fractions Worksheet
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Simplifying Fractions Worksheet
🔢 Part 1: Understanding Equivalent Fractions
1. Circle the fractions that are equivalent to 1/2:
2/4
3/5
4/8
5/10
3/7
2. Which of these fractions is already in its simplest form?
6/8
3/7
4/6
9/12
✏️ Part 2: Simplifying Fractions
3. Simplify these fractions to their simplest form. Show your working:
a) 6/8 = _______
b) 9/12 = _______
c) 10/15 = _______
d) 8/20 = _______
4. Fill in the missing numbers to make equivalent fractions:
a) 2/3 = ___/6 = 8/___
b) 1/4 = 3/___ = ___/16
c) 3/5 = ___/10 = 12/___
🎯 Part 3: Multiple Choice Challenge
5. What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 18?
2
3
6
9
6. Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 2/3?
4/6
6/9
8/10
10/15
🔍 Part 4: Matching Activity
7. Match each fraction with its simplest form:
1. 4/12
2. 6/9
3. 8/10
4. 15/20
5. 14/21
A. 2/3
B. 1/3
C. 4/5
D. 3/4
E. 2/3
📝 Part 5: Explain Your Thinking
8. Explain in your own words how you would simplify the fraction 12/16. Include the steps you would follow:
9. Sarah says that 5/10 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions. Is she correct? Explain your answer:
10. Draw a visual representation (like a fraction wall or circles) to show that 3/6 = 1/2:
🏆 Part 6: Challenge Questions
11. Check all the fractions that are in their simplest form:
7/11
9/15
5/8
12/18
3/4
16/24
12. Complete this pattern by writing equivalent fractions:
1/3 = 2/6 = ___/9 = 4/___ = ___/15
13. A recipe calls for 6/8 cups of flour. Write this amount in its simplest form:
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