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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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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Simplify 6/42.

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1/7

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Simplify 4/12.

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1/3

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Simplify 6/24.

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1/4

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Simplify 2/8.

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1/4

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Simplify 12/32.

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3/8

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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 are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.