More on Simplifying Fractions

In my Skills Progression in Fractions blog post, I list "creating equivalent fractions" and "simplifying fractions" in the middle of Comfortable. Some children need lots of extra practice with recognizing reducible fractions, as well as the steps in simplifying them, so here are some additional resources:

to review that some numbers are prime,


Bean Thirteen
by Matthew McElligott


to review that some fractions are reducible,


Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure
by Edward Einhorn

FREE resources from TpT for additional practice (in order of difficulty)

Multiplication Chart Magic for Simplifying Fractions
wonderful! focuses on a strategy of using multiples

Simplifying Squid
step-by-step explanation of finding the GCF, lots of practice

Simplifying Fractions with the GCF
includes room for you to factor the numerator and denominator

Simplifying Fractions Intervention
includes a list for you to cross off each factor you've tried

Simplifying Fractions Coloring Worksheet
easy practice, would be good for a student who is still uncertain

Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers Quiz
quick quiz, includes simplifying mixed numbers

Simplifying fractions and equivalent fractions
lots of practice, also would make an excellent test

Simplifying / Reducing Fractions
challenging, for the confident student

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