Lesson 2 of 4 · Grade 5 Mathematics
Fractions and decimals
18 min
Equivalent fractions
Multiply or divide the top and bottom by the same number: 1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8 = 5/10.
Simplifying
Divide top and bottom by their highest common factor: 6/8 → divide by 2 → 3/4.
Adding fractions with different denominators
Make the denominators the same first.
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