Simplifying Fractions

🎯 Objective

Students will learn to simplify fractions to their lowest terms.

📚 Materials

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Fraction simplification worksheets (e.g., simplify 6/8)

📝 Instructions

  1. Explain that simplifying reduces fractions to their smallest form (e.g., 4/8 = 1/2).
  2. Introduce the greatest common divisor (GCD): the largest number dividing both numerator and denominator (e.g., GCD of 6 and 8 is 2).
  3. Demonstrate: 6/8 ÷ 2/2 = 3/4.
  4. Practice examples on the whiteboard (e.g., 10/15, 12/18).
  5. Explain why simplifying matters (e.g., easier to compare 1/3 and 2/3 than 4/12 and 8/12).
  6. Distribute worksheets for practice.

🎉 Activities

Simplification Challenge

Students race to simplify fractions (e.g., 20/25) correctly.

Fraction Matching

Match cards like 8/12 with 2/3.

For extra practice or checking work, students can use the Fraction Simplifier tool.

✅ Assessment

  • Verify answers during the challenge.
  • Check worksheets for correct simplifications.
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