Scholastic
Study Jams! Greatest Common Factor
When one method isn't enough to teach GCF, try two! This interactive webpage introduces factors and the prime factor tree to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. After the lesson, have learners click to try the two examples...
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Lists
By creating a list of factors for two numbers, it is easier to see the greatest common factor. Each question in an interactive resource asks pupils to identify the greatest common factor for the numbers 24 and 36 in several different...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Equivalent Fractions
Submarine sandwiches not only taste good, they also make for great math models. Follow along as Zoe explains how to calculate equivalent fractions, while cutting up a sandwich for herself and her friend. She demonstrates the process...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Simplest Form
Make math simple with this step-by-step presentation on fractions in their simplest form. Multiple approaches are introduced including, most efficiently, the division of numerators and denominators by their greatest common factor. Work...
Curated OER
Calculating Common Factors
In this calculating common factors learning exercise, students solve 11 short answer problems. Students simplify fractions in as few steps as possible by finding common factors.
Math Mammoth
Greatest Common Factor
In this math worksheet, students find the greatest common factor for 5 sets of problems. The 5th set uses a graphic representation to help with comprehending the concept.
Curated OER
Factors and Fractions
Find the greatest common factor of numbers. Learners review prime and composite numbers and how to find the prime factorization of a number. They also review the greatest common factor, least common multiple, and learn new ways to find...
Curated OER
Fractions in Simplest Form
In this fractions worksheet, 5th graders write the factors of 12 and 16, write the greatest common factor of 12 and 16, divide by the greatest common factor for 12/16 and write what the simplest form is of the fraction 12/16. Students...
Curated OER
Substituting Fractions
Fun with fractions! Fourth graders practice substituting and reducing fractions. The problems contain blank spaces and become more challenging as the activity progresses. Use this as a building block in your fractions lesson.
Curated OER
Fractions VI: Simplifying Fractions
This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of factors and greatest common factors, then introduces the steps involved in simplifying a fraction. Plenty of guided practice is provided for each step.
Curated OER
Least Common Multiple
Give students detailed instructions on how to find the Least Common Multiple as well as practice with this thorough introductory worksheet. Instructions for this worksheet include an explanation of both guess and check as well as prime...
Curated OER
Factor Fun for Fifth Graders
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization lesson plan, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common factor.
DK Publishing
Adding Fractions
Fractions can be tricky, so be sure any independent practice worksheets you assign guide scholars through steps like this one. There are two examples showing mathematicians how to add fractions and reduce the answer to simplest terms....
Curated OER
Patterns, measurements, greatest common factors
In this math review worksheet, students complete problems involving patterns, measurements, and greatest common factors. Students complete 7 problems.
Curated OER
Math Quiz: Exponents, Decimals and GCF
In this math quiz: exponents, decimals and GCF worksheet, 6th graders answer four questions for a quick quiz; there are two copies of the quiz on one page.
Curated OER
Simplify Fractions 2
In this reducing fractions to their lowest terms worksheet, students find the common factors, identify the largest common factors, and simplify the fractions.. Students solve 12 problems.
Math Mammoth
GCF and Simplifying Fractions
For this math worksheet, students find the greatest common factor of 18 pairs of numbers. Given the prime factorization of pairs of numbers students find the greatest common factor. Students simplify fractions and rational expressions.
Online Math Learning
Word Problems That Use GFC or LCM
This is a webpage that contains five word problems requiring learners to find the least common multiple or least common denominator.
Curated OER
Calculating Common Factors
In this calculating common factors worksheet, students solve 18 short answer problems. Students work with a partner to simplify fractions using common factors. Students compete to get the lowest score by simplifying each fraction to...
Curated OER
Prime Factorization, Equivalent Fractions and GCF review
In this sample test instructional activity, students solve twenty-five problems covering prime factorization, equivalent fractions, greatest common factor, and plotting on a number line. Solutions are provided.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factors
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems using the GCF. They factor out the common variables and simplify the equations. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Chapter 2 Review: Prime Factorization
In this prime factorization worksheet, learners find the prime factorization of numbers by using a factor tree. They compare fractions and identify equivalent fractions, and find the greatest common factor, order numbers, and convert...
Curated OER
Multiplying With Fractions
If you're teaching your pupils the technique of multiplying fractions together and simplifying the answer, this presentation could be for you! In it, math learners are coached on the techniques involved in performing this task and shown...
Corbett Maths
Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
Simplification is about factoring. While working with rational expressions, pupils must know how to factor. The video shows how the process of finding common factors in algebraic fractions is similar to finding common factors in...