Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying
Comparing Fractions
Fraction Vocabulary
100
Write two fractions that are equivalent to 2/3
4/6, 6/9, 8/12, etc
100
Which is larger, 1/2 or 1/3?
1/2
100

What is the term for the number on the top part of a fraction?

Numerator

200
Which of the following is NOT equivalent to 4/12? a. 1/3 b. 2/6 c. 8/22
c. 8/22
200
Which is larger, 4/5 or 14/15?
14/15
200

What is the term for the number on the bottom part of a fraction?

Denominator

300
Four twelfths = One _______
third
300
Place these fractions in order from least to greatest: 4/9, 11/12, 9/7, 1/7
1/7, 4/9, 11/12, 9/7
300

Two or more fractions with the same value.

Equivalent fractions. 

400
4/24 simplifies to:
1/6
400
Place these fractions in order from least to greatest: 7/8, 3/5, 1/3, 4/30
4/30, 1/3, 3/5, 7/8
400

A fraction whose numerator and denominator have no common factors other than one.

Simplest form, simplest terms, lowest terms, etc. 

500
120/200 simplifies to:
3/5
500
Place these fractions in order from least to greatest: 11/12, 9/10, 4/5, 5/6
4/5, 5/6, 9/10, 11/12
500

In order to simplify a fraction, you need to find the greatest ____ ____ and divide the numerator and denominator by that number. 

Common factor.

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