Mathematics
Fractions
Procedural
10–11 yrs
Simplifying Fractions
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Description
Use common factors to simplify fractions to their simplest form; use common multiples to express fractions with a common denominator
Mastery Evidence
- Simplify 18/24 to 3/4 by identifying the HCF of 18 and 24
- Express 2/3 and 5/8 with a common denominator of 24
- Explain why dividing numerator and denominator by a common factor produces an equivalent fraction
Assessment Prompt
If your child has the fraction 12/16, can they simplify it to its lowest terms — and explain what they divided the top and bottom by?
