Scholastic
Study Jams! Simplest Form
Make math simple with this step-by-step presentation on fractions in their simplest form. Multiple approaches are introduced including, most efficiently, the division of numerators and denominators by their greatest common factor. Work...
Curated OER
Fractions VI: Simplifying Fractions
This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of factors and greatest common factors, then introduces the steps involved in simplifying a fraction. Plenty of guided practice is provided for each step.
Curated OER
Number, Number Sense and Operations: Worksheet Four
Review a variety of mathematical skills with this worksheet. In this number sense and operations worksheet, learners solve 15 different problems that include simplifying various equations. In addition, they write the powers in order from...
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Fraction Fever
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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Substituting Fractions
Fun with fractions! Fourth graders practice substituting and reducing fractions. The problems contain blank spaces and become more challenging as the activity progresses. Use this as a building block in your fractions lesson.
DK Publishing
Adding Fractions
Fractions can be tricky, so be sure any independent practice worksheets you assign guide scholars through steps like this one. There are two examples showing mathematicians how to add fractions and reduce the answer to simplest terms....
Curated OER
Add Fractions With Like Denominators (G)
For this adding fractions worksheet, students add fractions with common denominators, write answers as mixed numbers, and reduce to greatest common factor. Students solve 14 problems.
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Simplifying Fractions
Encourage family participation at home with a reference tool designed to support learners' practice of simplifying fractions. Two pages offer detailed descriptions and labeled examples.
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Fractions
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Learners review operations with fractions and ensure they have the skills needed to progress in the course. Taking the time now to review these concepts allows individuals to...
Curriculum Corner
Fraction Brochures
Make fractions fun and interesting by using a brochure form. Young mathematicians practice and gain a better understanding of how to add and subtract fractions, simplify fractions, and find LCD (least common denominator). The resources...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 3
Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...
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Fraction Fun
Students define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...
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Algebra 1 Readiness Test
Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...
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Mountain Math Worksheet
In this number sense learning exercise, 5th graders solve 37 problems based on a given number. Students are asked to round the number, identify the number as even or odd and add 100 to the number.
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Empirical Formulas
In this empirical formulas worksheet, high schoolers read about determining empirical formulas from chemical formulas. They determine the empirical formula given ten molecular formulas. They also find the molecular formulas given the...
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Gcf Global: Comparing and Reducing Fractions
Tutorial provides instruction and practice with comparing and reducing fractions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Reducing Simplest Form Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students must solve word problems where they are asked to reduce fractions to their lowest terms. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Fractions in Simplest Form
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify fractions by dividing by the greatest common factor.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Simplifying Fractions
Short tutorial explaining how to simplify fractions. Includes sample problems to try.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Factors Galore A: Common Factors
Students practice simplifying fractions in a game format by dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Rename in Lowest Terms
Practice finding the lowest term name for a variety of different fractions using a number line.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Rename to Lowest Terms With Lines
Use this interactive resource to practice simplifying fractions into lowest terms. Explanations are available for each question and you receive immediate feedback for your answers.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Factors Galore B: Get the Low Down
In this activity, students practice simplifying fractions in a game format by dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor.