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Simplest Form |
Equivalent Form (Simplest X 2/2) |
Equivalent Form (Simplest X 3/3) |
Equivalent Form (Simplest X 4/4) |
Equivalent Form (Simplest X 5/5) |
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2/4 |
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5/20 |
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8/12 |
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6/8 |
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3/9 |
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20/25 |
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8/20 |
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3/18 |
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2/10 |
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15/25 |
PART I: Complete the chart below by finding the simplest form of each fraction and the three other equivalent fractions indicated by each heading. Each row contains only fractions that are equivalent to each other. Use blocks to model the fractions.
PART II:
a) Explain your strategy for finding the simplest form of a given fraction.
b) Does the simplest form of a fraction represent a lesser number compared to the beginning fraction? For example, does 1/3 represent less than 3/9? Justify your answer using diagrams, real-life examples, or numerical reasoning.
c) Discuss at least one pattern you notice in the chart.