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