REDUCING 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 reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Reduce: 6/15

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2/5

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Reduce: 9/18

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1/2

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Simplify: 21/35

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3/5

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Simplify: 3/9

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1/3

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 6 and 15?

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The GCF of 6 and 15 is 3.

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What is the first step in reducing a fraction?

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The first step is to find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.