4.5 Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fractions Defined Fractions that name the same amount. Example:
Writing Equivalent Fractions Multiply or Divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same nonzero number.
Simplest Form Defined A fraction is in simplest form when the only common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.
Using GCF to simplify a fraction Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF.
Problem Solving A store stocks 12 types of blue pens, 6 types of black pens, and 2 types of red pens. In simplest form, what fraction of the pens are blue?
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