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 GCF is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of both numbers and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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Simplify the fraction 6/9.

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2/3

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What number would you divide the numerator and denominator by when simplifying 6/9?

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3

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Reduce 18/24 to lowest terms.

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3/4

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What number would you divide the numerator and denominator by when simplifying 14/21?

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7

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Simplify 6/42.

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1/7

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What is the simplified form of 12/16?

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3/4