Reduce the fractions to their lowest terms. 8 16

Given, 8 16 Simplify the fractions to their lower values. To find the lowest term divide the numerator and the denominator by 8 . 8 1 16 2 = 1 2 Therefore, the simplest form is 1 2 .

Reduce the fractions to their lowest terms. 8 16

Given, 8 16 Simplify the fractions to their lower values. To find the lowest term divide the numerator and the denominator by 8 . 8 1 16 2 = 1 2 Therefore, the simplest form is 1 2 .

Reduce the fractions to their lowest terms 18 27

Given, 18 27 We need to simplify the fractions to their lower values. Divide the numerator and the denominator by 9 . That is, 18 2 27 3 = 2 3 Therefore, the lowest form of fraction is 2 3 .

Compare using > , < or = 7 5 5 12

Given, 7 5 and 5 12 . Find the LCM of denominators. LCM of 5 and 12 is 60 Now, divide the LCM with the denominator of the fraction and multiply numerator and denominator with the same number in order to have equivalent fractions. 7 5 × 12 12 and 5 12 × 5 5 84 60 and 25 60 We know that, If there are two like fractions, then the fraction with greater numerator is greater. Therefore, 7 5 > 5 12

Compare using > , < or = 19 19 , 8 19

Given to compare, 19 19 and 8 19 Both are like fractions. If the denominators are same then the fraction having greater numerator will be the larger fraction. Therefore, 19 19 > 8 19

Compare using > , < or = 3 4 , 11 12

Given, 3 4 and 11 12 Find the LCM of denominators. LCM of 4 and 12 is 12 . Now, divide the LCM with the denominator of the fraction and multiply numerator and denominator with the same number in order to have equivalent fractions. 3 4 × 3 3 and 11 12 × 1 1 9 12 and 11 12 If there are two like fractions, then the fraction with greater numerator is greater. Therefore, 3 4 < 11 12 .

Compare using > , < or = 4 9 , 5 9

Given, 4 9 and 5 9 Both are like fractions. If the denominators are same, then the fraction having greater numerator will be the larger fraction. Therefore, 4 9 < 5 9

Multiply the greatest fraction by the smallest fraction 1 1 4 , 1 1 3 , 1 1 8 , 1 1 5

Given, 1 1 4 , 1 1 3 , 1 1 8 , 1 1 5 To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow the steps: Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator. Add that to the numerator. Then write the result on top of the denominator. Therefore the improper frations are 5 4 , 4 3 , 9 8 , 6 5 . Find the Lcm of denominators. LCM of 4 , 3 , 8 and 5 is 120 . Now, divide the LCM with the denominator of the fraction and multiply numerator and denominator with the same number in order to have equivalent fractions. 5 4 × 30 30 , 4 3 × 40 40 , 9 8 × 15 15 , 6 5 × 24 24 150 120 , 160 120 , 135 120 , 144 120 The order of fractions are 135 120 , 144 120 , 150 120 , 160 120 . Find the greatest and smallest fractions from the set of fractions. They are 4 3 and 9 8 . Product of greatest and smallest fractions are = 3 2 Therefore, the product of greatest and smallest fraction is 3 2 = 1 1 2 .

In a health camp, 3 l of milk was distributed among children. If each child got 1 4 l of milk, how many children were there in the camp?

Given, Total quantity of milk distributed among children = 3 l Quantity of milk each child got = 1 4 l Total number of children = 3 ÷ 1 4 Take reciprocal of the divisor → 4 1 . Multiply the dividend and the reciprocal of the divisor. that is, 3 1 × 4 1 = 12 1 Therefore, number of children in a camp is 12