Simplifying Fractions

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1.
Which fraction is in simplest form?
1. a) $\frac{10}{15}$
2. b) $\frac{3}{7}$
3. c) $\frac{4}{8}$
4. d) $\frac{6}{9}$
2.
Simplify $\frac{4}{8}$ . Enter only the numerator of your answer.
3.
What is $\frac{6}{12}$ in simplest form?
1. a) $\frac{3}{6}$
2. b) $\frac{1}{2}$
3. c) $\frac{1}{3}$
4. d) $\frac{2}{4}$
4.
Simplify $\frac{10}{15}$ step by step.
5.
Simplify $\frac{18}{24}$ completely. What is the denominator of the simplified fraction?
6.
Which fraction does NOT simplify to $\frac{1}{3}$ ?
1. a) $\frac{4}{14}$
2. b) $\frac{3}{9}$
3. c) $\frac{5}{15}$
4. d) $\frac{7}{21}$
7.
Simplify $\frac{24}{36}$ using the GCF method.
8.
A recipe calls for $\frac{8}{12}$ cup of flour. Write this amount in simplest form. What is the numerator?
9.
Is $\frac{15}{28}$ in simplest form? Check it step by step.
10.
What is the GCF of 30 and 45?
1. a)3
2. b)5
3. c)15
4. d)9
11.
Simplify $\frac{42}{56}$ completely. What is the denominator of the simplified fraction?
12.
Simplify $\frac{48}{72}$ by finding the GCF using prime factorization.
13.
45 out of 60 students passed a test. What fraction of the students passed, in simplest form?
1. a) $\frac{15}{20}$
2. b) $\frac{3}{4}$
3. c) $\frac{9}{12}$
4. d) $\frac{45}{60}$
14.
Simplify $\frac{63}{84}$ completely.
15.
A store gives a discount of 35 cents for every dollar spent (35 out of 100 cents). Write this discount as a fraction of a dollar in simplest form. What is its denominator?