Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Simplifying Fractions
Use common factors to simplify fractions to their simplest form; use common multiples to express fractions with a common denominator
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced fraction operations — adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions with different denominators, dividing with fractions, and solving real-world problems using visual models and mathematical reasoning.
Evidence of understanding
- Simplify 18/24 to 3/4 by identifying the HCF of 18 and 24
- Express 2/3 and 5/8 with a common denominator of 24
- Explain why dividing numerator and denominator by a common factor produces an equivalent fraction
Assessment prompt
If Simplifying Fractions has the fraction 12/16, can they simplify it to its lowest terms — and explain what they divided the top and bottom by?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.