Reduce Fractions

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/6?

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2/3

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To put a fraction in its simplest form.

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When is a fraction considered to be in simplest form?

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When the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 3/9?

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1/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 18/36?

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The simplest form is 1/2.

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What is the first step in reducing a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD is 4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 10/25?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 5, resulting in 2/5.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/45?

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1/3.

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Can a fraction be reduced if the numerator is 0?

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Yes, any fraction with a numerator of 0 is 0, which is in simplest form.