How to Simplify Fractions
Learn to reduce fractions to their simplest form by finding common factors. Follow the worked examples, then try it yourself.
See It
Study the worked examples below. Each step is shown so you can follow exactly how the problem is solved.
Do It
Now it's your turn. Grab a pencil and paper and try these problems using the method you just studied.
Check It
Done? Reveal the answer key to check your work.
What Does It Mean to Simplify a Fraction?
Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms — finding an equivalent fraction where the numerator and denominator share no common factor other than 1. For example, 6/8 simplifies to 3/4 because both 6 and 8 are divisible by 2.
The key skill is finding the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator, then dividing both by it. This activity walks through several examples step by step, then gives you matching problems to practice on your own.
Simplifying fractions is a foundational skill used throughout math — from adding fractions with unlike denominators to solving algebraic equations. Mastering it now makes every future topic easier.
This Is One Activity From Book 2: Fractions
The full book has 40 activities just like this one — each with worked examples, matching practice problems, and a complete answer key. No tutor needed. No app. Just a pencil and a workbook.
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