Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with 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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How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest positive integer that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. It can be found using methods like prime factorization or the Euclidean algorithm.

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What is the simplified form of 10/50?

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1/5

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What is the simplified form of 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 35/42?

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5/6

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What is the simplified form of 9/18?

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1/2

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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 of the whole are being considered, while the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.