simplyfing 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, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 8/12?

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The first step is to find the GCD of 8 and 12, which is 4.

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 8/12?

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The simplified form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the process of finding a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator involves identifying a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions that can be used to rewrite the fractions with the same denominator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more numbers.

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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.