Simplifying fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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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How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. It can be found using methods like prime factorization or the Euclidean algorithm.

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What is the simplified form of 2/4?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of 3/9?

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1/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 4. Thus, 8/12 simplifies to 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 10/25?

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2/5

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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1. Find the GCD of the numerator and denominator. 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD.

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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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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.