Simplifying Fractions

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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.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator becomes the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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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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What is the simplified form of 4/16?

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The simplified form of 4/16 is 1/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 10/25?

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To simplify 10/25, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. This gives you 2/5.

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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 each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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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.

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

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

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 12/5?

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The mixed number equivalent of 12/5 is 2 2/5.