Simplifying Fractions Video Tutorial

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In this Simplifying Fractions Video Tutorial, Martin shows you how to express fractions in their simplest form. There are questions for you to have a go at throughout the video. Can you express eighteen-thirtieths in its simplest form?

Teacher Specific Information

During this Simplifying Fractions Video Tutorial, Martin shows pupils how to express fractions in their simplest form, starting with the use of a bar model, and then moving on to finding the highest common factor. Throughout the video, there are questions for pupils to answer. Martin uses key vocabulary such as highest common factor, equivalent and simplest form.

This video will be useful for children to watch at home or for extra support as part of an intervention, or whole class activity.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Fractions
Mathematics Year 6: (6F2) Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination