Simplest Form

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What is a fraction in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than one.

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Which operation do you use to simplify a fraction?

Back

Division.

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Is 3/7 in simplest form?

Back

Yes, 3/7 is already in simplest form.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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It means the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

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Is 5/7 in simplest form?

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Yes, 5/7 is in simplest form.

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What is the simplest form of 6/8?

Back

3/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 10/15?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 5 to get 2/3.

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What is the simplest form of 12/16?

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3/4.

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When can you say a fraction is not in simplest form?

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When the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than 1.

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What is the simplest form of 9/27?

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1/3.