Worked example
Simplify 12/18.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide numerator and denominator by 6 to get 2/3.
Grade 5 · Math
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Divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.
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Question 1
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 5: = 1/2. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 2
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 2: = 5/8. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 3
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 4: = 4/9. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 4
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 6: = 2/7. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 5
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 2: = 1/2. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 6
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 5: = 5/8. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 7
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 6: = 3/5. The parts now have no common factor above 1.
Question 8
Write in simplest form.
A hint
Find the greatest common factor of both numbers.
Answer & why
Answer:
Divide both numerator and denominator by 10: = 1/4. The parts now have no common factor above 1.