Simplifying Fractions

Topics for Today:

Today we discussed equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions are different names for the same amount. We also used prime factorization to simplify fractions. Fractions that are in simplest form do not have any common factors in the numerator and denominator except for the number 1.

Vocabulary:

equivalent fractions, simplest form

Sections Covered in Textbook:

3-5: Simplifying Fractions (pages 151-155)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) Simplifying Fractions (Math Antics)

2) How do you reduce a fraction?

3) Simplifying Fractions Class Notes