Simplifying Fractions

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Simplifying Fractions
Can you Simplify these fractions and put them in
lowest terms? What are your answers?
2  2 3
2  3 5
2  2 11
2  3 7
Do you see a pattern and do you think you can
create a rule to simplify a fraction using its
prime Factorization?
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Try your rule on these problem to see if it
works. Be ready to show your work.
Now try it with variables.
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Homework Name________________
Hour__________
Simplify the following fractions.