Grade 5 - Fractions - Simplifying Fractions Using GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

In this video, we focus on simplifying fractions using the greatest common factor (GCF) method. We demonstrate how to list the factors of both the numerator and denominator, identify the largest common factor, and divide by that factor to reduce the fraction to its simplest form.

This approach helps students understand that simplifying fractions is essentially a matter of dividing by one, making the fraction easier to work with without changing its value. The video reinforces the importance of knowing multiplication facts and how they play a key role in simplifying fractions effectively.