Simplify the Improper: Reduce Improper Fractions to Lowest Terms!

This worksheet provides targeted practice in simplifying improper fractions by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). Learners may also convert their simplified improper fractions to mixed numbers, reinforcing a deeper understanding of fraction forms and simplification.

Skills You Build:

• Reducing improper fractions to lowest terms

• Identifying and using the greatest common factor

• Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers (optional extension)

• Strengthening number sense and simplification fluency

• Understanding relationships between improper and proper fractions