Simplify 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 28 and 42?

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The GCF of 28 and 42 is 14.

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What is the simplified form of 28/42?

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The simplified form of 28/42 is 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 4/8?

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The simplified form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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How do you simplify the fraction 36/54?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 18. So, 36/54 = 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 10/15?

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The simplified form of 10/15 is 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 32/48?

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The simplified form of 32/48 is 2/3.

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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.