Simplifying Fractions

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bulletLesson Objective:  Students will try to simplify fractions by finding the common prime factors for the numerator and denominator for the given fraction.

 

bulletMaterials needed:         1 TI-73 for each pair of students
                                       Activity Sheet1
 
bulletProcedure: Show students how to Enter Fractions and Simplify them on the TI73

                The goal of this activity is for individual students to practice simplifying fractions in as few steps as possible.   

                After students understand the operation of the calculator distribute the activity sheet 1  for students to record their simplified fractions and their guesses.

 

     An  activity sheet 2 is available for this activity.