Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of two numbers?

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

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What is the simplified form of 6/8?

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The simplified form of 6/8 is 3/4.

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What is the simplified form of 9/12?

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The simplified form of 9/12 is 3/4.

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What is the simplified form of 15/25?

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The simplified form of 15/25 is 3/5.

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What is the simplified form of 10/15?

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The simplified form of 10/15 is 2/3.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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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.