Скачать или смотреть Equivalent Fractions by Division | Shrink the Numbers, Keep the Value

Equivalent fractions by division can make fractions much easier to understand. In this lesson, we simplify the fraction 8/12 step-by-step and discover how fractions can shrink while keeping the same value.

Using simple block visuals, you’ll see how grouping and dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number transforms 8/12 into 2/3. This visual method helps students clearly understand equivalent fractions and why simplifying fractions works.

This SydAcademy math lesson is designed for Grades 6–9 students, but anyone learning about simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions, or fraction reduction will find it helpful.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how to recognize common factors and use division to simplify fractions quickly and confidently.

Learning Goal
Understand how dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number creates an equivalent fraction with smaller numbers but the same value.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Understanding the fraction 8/12
0:32 Visual model using blocks
0:52 Grouping the blocks
1:14 Dividing by a common factor
1:20 8/12 becomes 2/3
1:42 Try it yourself: 9/15 challenge

If you enjoyed this lesson, share your answer to the challenge problem in the comments and try the quiz as well.