Simplify Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator becomes the fractional part.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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How can you identify if a fraction can be simplified?

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A fraction can be simplified if the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than 1.

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What is the simplified form of 15/12?

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The simplified form of 15/12 is 5/4.

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What is the simplified form of 6/4?

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The simplified form of 6/4 is 3/2.