Let us say that you have the fraction 48/8 and you would like to simplify it. If you can find the multiplication list for the number 8, you will see that 6 x 8 = 48. Hence, 48/8 = 6. But maybe it doesn't work out that neatly all the time. Perhaps you have 49/8 as a fraction. It still may be helpful to make that into 6 and an eighth.
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When comparing or simplifying fractions.
Identity property of multiplication
In what situtation can you use only multiplication to find equivalent fraction? Give an example
When the fraction is in simplest terms.
Oh honey, I don't have the time or the patience to show you a multiplication chart all the way up to 700. Just grab a calculator or use Google, it's not rocket science. Math isn't my strong suit, but I believe in you - you got this!