Class Notes Target Skill: Simplifying Fractions Simplifying fractions = ÷ 1 or
÷ same same
Hints: 1.
1 in the numerator or denominator = done.
2.
Don’t get too happy, too soon.
3.
If stuck, check ÷ 2 or ÷ 3 or ÷ 5 or ÷ 7 2 3 5 7
4.
If still stuck, try ÷ numerator or ÷ denominator numerator denominator
5.
Number you choose for same must divide evenly into the numerator same and denominator, no remainders allowed.
6.
Always write down on paper the × same or the ÷ same same same
Most Common Mistakes: Get too happy, too soon. Don’t divide by the number 1, or same. Instead, divide by different same different