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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 5
Changing Fraction to
Lowest Term

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Mathematics – Grade 4
Quarter 2 – Module5: Changing Fraction to Lowest Term

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 GRADE 4 (QUARTER 2)
Module 5

I. Title of Material/Introduction: Changing Fraction to

Lowest Term

Even if fractions look different, they can actually represent the

same amount; in other words, one of the fractions could have reduced
terms compared to the other. You may need to reduce the terms of
fractions to work with them in an equation.

Reducing fractions to the lowest terms involves division, thus you

will need your prior knowledge on division. In this module, you will learn
how to change fraction to its lowest term by dividing both numerator and
denominator with their Greatest Common Factor (GCF). You will be
reminded also of the different methods of getting the GCF.

II. Objectives:

• Change fractions to lowest terms.

III. Vocabulary List:

Fraction – shows a part of a whole or a set

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) – the highest number/factor that

divides exactly two or more numbers. It is used for
simplifying fractions.

Lowest Term – the form of a fraction in which the numerator and

denominator have no factor in common except 1

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IV. Pre-Test:

Fill - in the box with the correct numerator or denominator.

V. Learning Activities:

Kylie helps Greg in

cleaning their house. They
spend 2 hours doing this
every Saturday morning.
What part of the day do
they spend in cleaning
their house? Express your
answer in lowest term.

• What did Kylie and Greg do every Saturday morning?

• How many hours do they spend cleaning the house?
• How will you describe Kylie and Greg?
• Is it good to help your parents in their household chores?
Why? Aside from cleaning the house, what other chores do
you do at home?
• What is asked in the problem?
• How will you solve it?

To answer the problem presented above, you have to write the

fractional part spent in cleaning the house then express it to lowest term.
To reduce the fraction to lowest term, you have to get the GCF of the
numerator and the denominator.
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 Let us analyze and answer the problem:
1. Analyze the given data/information
▪ What day in a week do they clean the house?
• every Saturday
▪ How many hours do they spend cleaning?
• Kylie and Greg spend 2 hours in cleaning the house.
2. How many hours are there in a day?
• there are 24 hours in a day
3. Express 2 out of 24 hours into fraction
2
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24

Now it is time to reduce the fraction to lowest term. You need to

get the GCF of the numerator and the denominator first.

This is how to do it.

We can reduce a fraction to its lowest term by dividing each

number with their Greatest Common Factor (GCF). Analyze the
methods below on how to get the GCF and find out if you can get the
same lowest term.

A. Listing Method

One way is to list the factors of the numerator and denominator.

The factors of 2 are 1, 2.
The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.
We see from the lists that the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of
2 and 24 is 2.

We divide the numerator and denominator with their GCF.

is the lowest term of

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B. Using Prime Factorization

C. Continuous Division
Divide the numerator and denominator with their common
factor or factors until both numbers are relatively prime (have
no common factor).

We stopped in dividing the numbers

with common factor because the common
factor of the next two numbers is already 1.

1. Divide the numerator and denominator by their GCF.

To change a fraction to its lowest term, divide

both the numerator and the denominator by their
GCF.

Now, try to change more fractions to lowest

term in the next exercises.

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VI. Practice Exercises

Practice Task 1 - Write the fraction in lowest term.

8 6 5
1. 2. 3.
48 18 20

Practice Task 2 - Put a check on the fraction if it is in lowest term and a

cross (x) if it is not.

4 7 3
1. 2. 3.
7 21 12

Practice Task 3 - Read the problem and solve for the answer.
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A farmer planted of his farm with pechay. How many thirds of
21
the farm was planted with pechay?

VII. Post Test:

Change the following fractions to its lowest terms.

9 4 12 15 30
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
15 10 16 20 35

VIII. Assignment
Fill in the box with the correct numerator or denominator to form the
lowest term.

9 12 4 14 7
1. = 2. = 3. =
12 4 15 18
12 24 6
4. = 5. =
16 4 28

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ANSWER KEY
PRE-TEST

PRACTICE EXERCISES

Practice Task 1 -

Practice Task 2

Practice Task 3- Read the problem and solve for the answer.

POST TEST:

Assignment:

9 3 12 4 14 7
1. = 2. = 3. =
12 4 15 5 18 9

12 3 24 6
4. = 5. =
16 4 28 7

References

Tabilang, Alma R. et. Al, 2015, Mathematics 4 Learner’s Material pp.

110-111, Department of Education
Tabilang, Alma R. et. Al, 2015, Mathematics 4 Teacher’s Guide pp.
139-141, Department of Education