Nowak Simplifying 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 positive integer that divides both numbers 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 the fraction 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 14/35?

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2/5

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 21/56?

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3/8

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 9/6?

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3/2

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 80/70?

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8/7

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered, while the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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, resulting in a value greater than or equal to 1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C