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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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 lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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What is the GCF of 9 and 18?

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The GCF of 9 and 18 is 9.

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What is the GCF of 70 and 80?

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The GCF of 70 and 80 is 10.

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Simplify 9/18 to lowest terms.

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1/2

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Simplify 70/80 to lowest terms.

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7/8

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Reduce 18/24 to lowest terms.

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3/4

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Reduce 21/36 to lowest terms.

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7/12

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What is the simplified form of 15/45?

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1/3