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1 4.5 Equivalent Fractions

2 Equivalent Fractions Defined Fractions that name the same amount. Example:

3 Writing Equivalent Fractions Multiply or Divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same nonzero number.

4 Simplest Form Defined A fraction is in simplest form when the only common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.

5 Using GCF to simplify a fraction Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF.

6 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?

7 Homework P. 178 #10-17all


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