Simplifying Fractions
Simplify: 2/6
1/3
2/3 * 4/5
8/15
1 1/2 * 5
15/2 or 7 1/2
Multiply straight across (multiply numerators and multiply denominators)
Simplify: 6/30
1/5
3/5 * 7/8
21/40
5/6 * 1 1/3
10/9 or 1 1/9
All fractions are also what type of problem?
Division problem
Simplify: 24/30
4/5
4 * 7/8
7/2 or 3 1/2
3 1/3 * 1/4
5/6
How do we convert a mixed number into a fraction?
Use the "C" method. Multiply the denominator with the whole number and add the numerator.
Simplify: 48/96
1/2
5/12 * 9
15/4 or 3 3/4
1 1/3 * 2 1/8
17/6 or 2 5/6
What is the first step in adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
Find a common denominator!
Convert to a mixed number: 22/3
7 1/3
2/9 * 3/8
1/12
2 2/3 * 5 1/4
14
If I have a recipe that serves 10 people and I only want to make this for 2 people, what should I multiply by?
1/5