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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How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them 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 the fraction 30/60?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 14/35?

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2/5

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 14/77?

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2/11

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 12/40?

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 11/99?

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step is to find the GCD of the numerator and the denominator.

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Why is it important to simplify fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, especially in calculations and comparisons.