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Unit Plan
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Reducing Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains step-by-step how to reduce fractions. Gives examples and exercises to practice this skill.
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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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Unit Plan
Wyzant

Wyzant: Fraction Simplifying Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This WyzAnt applet allows the user to input fractions--improper or mixed numbers--and have the calculator reduce the fraction or convert it into a mixed number. A good resource for checking students work.