Simplifying Fractions (B) WORKSHEET
Suitable for Year groups: Year 7, Year 8
GCSE Tier: Foundation
Targeting grades: 1-3
Prerequisite knowledge: Finding equivalent fractions from an image.
Learning Objective: Simplify fractions by dividiving the numerator and denominator by a common factor
Simplifying Fractions (B) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION
This worksheet starts with an image of a partially shaded rectangle that students will identify equivalent fractions from.
Section B asks learners to identify fractions in their simplest form, creating the perfect opportunity for discussion.
Next, students are guided through simplifying fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by a common factor. The factor is given in questions 1 - 3, and in questions 4 - 6, students are prompted with a numerator or denominator given in the simplified fraction.
In section D, students are given 9 proper fractions to simplify independently.
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Simplify fractions by dividiving the numerator and denominator by a common factor