Equivalent Fractions
Students will combine like terms to simplify algebraic expressions, applying the commutative and associative properties.
Key Questions
- What are equivalent fractions, and how do you find them by multiplying or dividing?
- How do you simplify a fraction to its lowest terms?
- Can you show that two fractions are equivalent using both diagrams and multiplication?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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