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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Tags

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 simplest form, 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 the fraction 4/12.

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1/3

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Simplify the fraction 7/14.

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1/2

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Simplify the fraction 5/15.

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1/3

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Simplify the fraction 12/20.

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3/5

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Simplify the fraction 30/40.

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3/4

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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.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B