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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial offers definitions, examples, and practice problems for looking at various components of terms and for simplifying algebraic expressions.
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University of Vienna (Austria)

University of Vienna: Simplifying Quotients

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive multiple-choice assessment in which an algebraic fraction is given, to which an equivalent simplified fraction is required. After finishing, the site returns a final score.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Fractions: Simplest Form

For Students 4th - 5th
Watch this step by step activity to determine how to put fractions in simplest form.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Simplify Sums or Differences

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify sums or differences of single variable expressions by combining like terms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Comparison of Ratios in Decimal Form

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write and compare ratios in decimal form
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Sums and Differences of Single Variable Expressions

For Students 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify single variable expressions involving addition and subtraction by combining like terms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Products and Quotients of Variable Expressions

For Students 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify variable expressions involving multiplication and division.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Properties of Rational Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students compare, classify, simplify, and order rational numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Multiply Fractions

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
This Math Page tutorial explains how to multiply a number by a fraction or a mixed number and then features a practice exercise.
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Other

Help With Fractions: Multiplying Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
The rules for multiplying fractions are clearly explained at this website. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
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Handout
Other

Help With Fractions: Simplifying Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The rules for simplifying fractions are clearly explained at this website. An explanation of how to simplify improper fractions is also included. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
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Handout
Other

Help With Fractions: Reducing Fractions by Factorization

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The rules for reducing fractions using factorization are clearly explained at this website. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Solving a Ratio With & Without a Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A student is searching for a solution to a ratio question without using a diagram. Dr. Math helps to break it down both with and without a diagram. An understanding of fractions, multiplication, and basic algebra is necessary to get this...
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Interactive
Doina Popovici

Math Play: Soccer Math: Simplifying Fractions Game

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This sports game challenges students to simplify fractions into lowest terms and then score a goal with the soccer ball.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Reducing Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
Any number, divided by itself, is just 1. Use this fact when reducing fractions. This resource helps you learn about how to reduce fractions. It has few worked out examples with detailed explanations.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Simplest Form

For Teachers 4th
Given a set of equations students will be able to explain how to reduce fractions to simplest form and determine if the given set of fractions are equivalent.
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Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Equivalent Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to equivalent fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Fractions Overview

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to simplify expressions using like terms, parentheses. Also learn the best way to work with a negative in the expression.
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Quia

Quia: Fraction Action Words

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Four learning games, including matching and a word search, are available for students to review fraction vocabulary words.
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Other

Project Happy Child: Simplifying Fractions Worksheets

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
At this location there are three simple stories that explain the basic concept of simplifying fractions or finding their lowest terms. Then there are 12 worksheets that increase in difficulty to help students practice this concept.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Signs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A review of the rules of simplifying expressions that contain multiple positive and negative signs. An online worksheet is available for practice.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of simplifying expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.