Reducing Fractions

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify 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 can be found by listing the factors of each number and identifying the largest factor they share, or by using the Euclidean algorithm.

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What is the reduced form of the fraction 25/75?

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 15/12?

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5/4

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What is the reduced form of the fraction 4/8?

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1/2

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD.

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What is the reduced form of the fraction 5/100?

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1/20

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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.

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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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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.