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Simplifying Fractions

Grade 645 min

aligned to 5.nf.5 And 5.nf.5b

Learning Objective

I can simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Simplifying Fractions the Easy Way! | Reducing Fractions to Their Lowest Terms

Tutoring Hour

Practice

14 min

4 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Simplify the fraction 18/30 by finding the GCF. Show your work step-by-step. Simplify the fraction 28/42 by finding the GCF. Show your work step-by-step. ”

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