1. Simplifying Fractions
Section 5.2
Simplifying Fractions

2. Replace the  with a number in so the fractions are equivalent.
Example 2-1a

3. Replace the  with a number in so the fractions are equivalent.
Example 2-1b

4. Replace the  with a number in so the fractions are equivalent.
Example 2-2a

5. Replace the  with a number in so the fractions are equivalent.
Example 2-2b

6. Write in simplest form.
Example 2-3a

7. Write in simplest form.
Example 2-3c

8. GYMNASTICS Lin practices gymnastics 16 hours each week
GYMNASTICS Lin practices gymnastics 16 hours each week. There are 168 hours in a week. Express the fraction in simplest form.
Example 2-4a

9. TRANSPORTATION There are 244 students at Longfellow Elementary School
TRANSPORTATION There are 244 students at Longfellow Elementary School. Of those students, 168 ride a school bus to get to school. Express the fraction in simplest form.
Example 2-4b

10. Assignment
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