{"id":153,"date":"2022-04-12T06:13:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T06:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:54:33","slug":"f-9-write-fractions-in-lowest-terms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/f-9-write-fractions-in-lowest-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"F.9 Write fractions in lowest terms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Write fractions in lowest terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udfe3 <strong>What is \u201cLowest Terms\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fraction is in <strong>lowest terms<\/strong> when the <strong>numerator<\/strong> and <strong>denominator<\/strong> cannot be divided by the same number anymore.<br>\ud83d\udc49 Example: <strong>4\/8 \u2192 1\/2<\/strong> \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udd35 <strong>Use the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To simplify a fraction, divide the top and bottom by the <strong>greatest number<\/strong> that divides both.<br>\u2728 Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GCD of <strong>12 and 16<\/strong> is <strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified: <strong>12\/16 \u2192 3\/4<\/strong> \ud83c\udfaf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Steps to Write in Lowest Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\udde9 Step 1: Find the common factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>List factors of numerator and denominator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\udde9 Step 2: Identify the <strong>greatest common factor (GCF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the biggest factor that both share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\udde9 Step 3: Divide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Divide <strong>both<\/strong> numerator and denominator by the GCF.<br>\ud83c\udf1f Now your fraction is simplified!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udfe0 <strong>When a Fraction is Already in Lowest Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the numerator and denominator have <strong>no common factors<\/strong> other than <strong>1<\/strong>, the fraction is already simplified!<br>\u2728 Example: <strong>5\/7<\/strong> \u2714\ufe0f (Cannot be reduced)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udd34 <strong>Important Tip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If both numbers are <strong>even<\/strong>, you can simplify at least one time!<br>\ud83d\udc49 Example: <strong>10\/14 \u2192 5\/7<\/strong> \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udc9b <strong>Why We Simplify Fractions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Makes fractions <strong>easier to understand<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f Helps in <strong>addition, subtraction, and comparison<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f Makes your answer <strong>cleaner and correct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Examples to Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>18\/24 \u2192 3\/4<\/strong><br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>9\/12 \u2192 3\/4<\/strong><br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>6\/15 \u2192 2\/5<\/strong><br>4\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>21\/49 \u2192 3\/7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#105000\"><strong>Learn with an example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#effaca\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\">\ud83d\ude2e <strong>Write&nbsp;2\/8&nbsp;in lowest terms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator. The largest number that divides both 2 and 8 is 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 \u00f7 2 = 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 \u00f7 2 = 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\/8 &nbsp;written in lowest terms is&nbsp; 1\/4 .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#ddd6f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\">\ud83d\ude2e <strong>Write&nbsp;2\/4&nbsp;in lowest terms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator. The largest number that divides both 2 and 4 is 2. Divide the numerator and denominator by 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 \u00f7 2 = 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 \u00f7 2 = 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\/4 &nbsp;written in lowest terms is&nbsp; 1\/2 .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d3f2f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\">\ud83d\ude2e <strong>Write&nbsp;6\/9&nbsp;in lowest terms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator. The largest number that divides both 6 and 9 is 3. Divide the numerator and denominator by 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 \u00f7 3 = 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 \u00f7 3 = 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6\/9 &nbsp;written in lowest terms is&nbsp; 2\/3<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Try some practice problems!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/35103\/400\/904\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-216.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-216.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-216-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-216-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/80495\/878\/282\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-228.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-228.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-228-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-228-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Write fractions in lowest terms Key Notes : \ud83d\udfe3 What is \u201cLowest Terms\u201d? A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator cannot be divided by the same number anymore.\ud83d\udc49 Example: 4\/8 \u2192 1\/2 \u2714\ufe0f \ud83d\udd35 Use the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) To simplify a fraction, divide the top and bottom by the<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/f-9-write-fractions-in-lowest-terms\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;F.9 Write fractions in lowest terms&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16345,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions\/16345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}