To convert two-fourths to simplest form
Write out all the factors of two and four
The greatest common factor is two
So divide them both by two
Two-fourths equals one-half
And here's what we do
To convert to the simplest form
We've got to find the greatest common factor
Then take that numerator and denominator
And divide them by their common factor
To convert four-twelfths to simplest form
Write out all the factors of twelve and four
Four is the greatest common factor
So divide by four-fourths to see
Four-twelfths equals one over three
To convert to the simplest form
We've got to find the greatest common factor
Then take that numerator and denominator
And divide them by their common factor
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Using a geometric model can help us learn
What's happening when converting to simplest form
A rectangle shows five-fifteenths
So the GCF is five
Which means no greater number can divide
Both fifteen and five
So divide both by five
Get one-third
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To convert to the simplest form
We've got to find the greatest common factor
Then take that numerator and denominator
And divide them by their common factor