How to Simplify Fractions | Tips For Simplifying Fractions

In How to Simplify Fractions | Tips For Simplifying Fractions by Ziva Math I share some of the tips I teach my own students if they feel stuck when simplifying a fraction. While using the greatest common factor is the one-step way to simplify a fraction it is not the only choice you have. In this simplifying fractions video I walk through some examples and tips with the goal of getting to an accurately simplified answer.

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00:00 Introduction
00:12 What is Simplifying?
01:31 Simplifying Fractions Using Two As a Common Factor when the Numerator and Denominator are Both Even
03:06 Simplifying Fractions Using Any Common Factor