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Simplifying fractions worksheets Grades 4–5

Write each fraction in simplest form by dividing by the greatest common factor.

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How to do it

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

812=8÷412÷4=23\dfrac{8}{12} = \dfrac{8 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \dfrac{2}{3}the GCF of 8 and 12 is 4

Example problems

  1. 510=\dfrac{5}{10} =
  2. 2430=\dfrac{24}{30} =
  3. 26=\dfrac{2}{6} =
  4. 69=\dfrac{6}{9} =

Fractions: the basics

  1. Naming fractions from pictures
  2. Equivalent fractions
  3. Simplifying fractions
  4. Improper fractions to mixed numbers
  5. Mixed numbers to improper fractions
  6. Comparing fractions
  7. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
  8. Adding fractions with sums greater than 1