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4–2 Simplifying FractionsMAIN IDEA• Express fractions insimplest form.BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY (pages 86–87)Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the.EXAMPLES Write Equivalent FractionsReplace each with a number so the fractions areequivalent.6_13 = _52Since 13 × 4 = 52, multiply the numerator anddenominator by 4.× 46_13 = _52, so 6 _13 = __52 .Copyright © Glencoe/<strong>McGraw</strong>-<strong>Hill</strong>, a division of The <strong>McGraw</strong>-<strong>Hill</strong> Companies, Inc.WRITE ITIs it possible to simplify afraction if the numeratoris a prime number?Explain.× 4_ 2440 = _ 3Since 24 ÷ 8 = 3, divide the numerator and denominator by 8.÷ 824_40 = _ 3 , so 24_ 40 = 3÷ 8__ .Check Your Progress Replace each with a numberso the fractions are equivalent.a. _ 5 9 = _54b. _ 4860 = 4_Math Connects, Course 1 91

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