Simplifying Fractions
Simplify 2/18
1/9
Change to an improper fraction: 3 2/4
14/4
3 x 1/4
3/4
Ms. Pombier walked 2 1/3 miles each day of the week. How far did she walk in all?
16 1/3
Simplify 4/12
1/3
Change to an improper fraction: 3 2/3
11/3
4 x 2/6
8/6 = 1 2/6
Ms. Herr ran 5 1/4 miles each day of the week. How far did she run in all?
36 3/4
Simplify 18/36
Change to a mixed number: 23/5
1/4 x 2/5
2/20 = 1/10
Find the product of 2/3 x 3/4.
Then, write another product with the same answer.
2/3 x 3/5 = 6/12 = 1/2
Simplify 15/90
1/6
Change to a mixed number: 42/10
4 1/5
5/7 x 2/4 =
10/28 = 5/14
Which rectangle has the greater area, a rectangle with the length 2/6 yard and width 1/2 yard or a rectangle with the length 2/3 yard and width 2/4 yard.
A rectangle with the length 2/3 yard and width 2/4 yard has the greater area of 4/12 = 1/3.
Simplify 2 12/96
2 1/8
Change to a mixed number: 16/7
2 2/7
3/15 x 1/6 =
3/90 = 1/3
Which rectangle has the greater area, a rectangle with the length 4/15 yard and width 1/6 yard or a rectangle with the length 2/3 yard and width 4/5 yard.
A rectangle with the length 2/3 yard and width 4/5 yard has the greater area of 8/15 or 48/90.