Decimals & fractionsGrade 5

Simplifying Fractions practice

Simplify a fraction to lowest terms, such as 8/12 = 2/3, by dividing the top and bottom by the same number.

Example problems

Simplifying FractionsExample 1
8
12
=
3
2
Simplifying FractionsExample 2
6
9
=
3
2
Simplifying FractionsExample 3
21
27
=
9
7

How a practice round works

A round has 10 problems from this skill. Type the digits into the dotted boxes; if a digit is wrong, you simply try again. Get 5 of your last 6 problems right on the first try to master the skill, then keep practicing to earn up to three stars.

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