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, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero integer.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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To check if two fractions are equivalent, cross-multiply and compare the products. If the products are equal, the fractions are equivalent.

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What is the fraction 2/3 equivalent to?

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2/3 is equivalent to any fraction that can be formed by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero integer, such as 4/6 or 6/9.

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What is the fraction 1/4 equivalent to?

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1/4 is equivalent to fractions like 2/8, 3/12, or 5/20.

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What is the fraction 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to fractions like 2/4, 3/6, or 5/10.