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What is the process to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms?

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To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Define an improper fraction.

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4 and 16?

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The GCD of 4 and 16 is 4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction equivalent of 3 1/2?

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The improper fraction equivalent of 3 1/2 is 7/2.

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When multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than one, what is the relationship of the product to the original whole number?

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The product is less than the original whole number.

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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 the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

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How can you identify if a fraction is in its simplest form?

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A fraction is in its simplest form if the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step in simplifying a fraction is to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.