Simplify fractions using common factors

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you have a chocolate bar with 12 pieces. You eat 8 of them — that's 8/12 of the bar.

2. 2

   What is a common factor of 8 and 12?

3. 3

   Shade 8/12 of this bar. Then split the bar into groups of 4 — how many groups of 4 are shaded?

4. 4

   Let's simplify 8/12 together.

5. 5

   What is 8/12 simplified to its smallest form?

6. 6

   Now try simplifying 6/9. Use the bar to help you find the common factor.

7. 7

   What is 6/9 simplified?