Right now Aiden and I have been working on solving two step equations. I noticed the book has mixed in fractions and decimals into the equations - which can make the problems seem more difficult. To simplify this, I wanted to show Aiden some techniques on how to clear fractions and decimals from the equation. We've already discussed decimals. Today I wanted to discuss fractions, however in order to do that we first needed to recall how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and how to cross cancel to reduce fractions. Today we started by practicing finding the GCF between 12 and 18. I showed Aiden how to write out all of the factors to ensure all of them are considered. Next, we practiced simplifying fractions. I explained to Aiden that terms could be simplified top/bottom since it is implying division. We practiced these skills today so that tomorrow I can show them how we will apply them when solving two-step equations with fractions inside.