Simplifying Fractions to Lowest Terms Worksheet Test
Instructions
Reduce each fraction to its lowest terms.
| Fraction | Lowest Terms |
|---|---|
| 4/8 | |
| 9/27 | |
| 2/5 | |
| 6/15 | |
| 10/25 | |
| 12/20 | |
| 16/32 | |
| 21/28 | |
| 3/9 | |
| 7/14 | |
| 18/24 | |
| 27/36 | |
| 30/45 | |
| 8/16 | |
| 14/21 | |
| 24/36 | |
| 35/70 | |
| 11/33 | |
| 25/50 | |
| 20/30 | |
| 36/48 | |
| 28/35 | |
| 42/56 | |
| 15/45 | |
| 22/44 |
Bonus Questions
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What does it mean to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms?
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Can any fraction be reduced to its lowest terms? Why or why not?
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What is the difference between a fraction in its lowest terms and a fraction that is not in its lowest terms?
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Why is it important to simplify fractions to their lowest terms?
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Can you think of a real-life situation where simplifying a fraction to its lowest terms would be necessary or helpful?