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  1. Decide whether each fraction below is in simplest form. If it is not, write the fraction in simplest form.
    1. Show how to use circle pieces to answer Question 6C.
    2. Show how to use the Fractions on Number Lines Chart to answer Question 6E.
    3. Show how to divide the top and bottom by the same number to answer Questions 6G and 6H.
  2. Can you think of another way to simplify instead of dividing the numerator and denominator first by 2? If so, show how.
  3. Out of 60 people surveyed, 35 said their favorite brand of ice cream is Bessie's Ice Cream.
    1. Find the simplest form of the fraction of people surveyed who prefer Bessie's brand.
    2. Use your fraction from Question 8A to complete the ad shown below.
    3. Is this ad convincing? Explain your thinking.