REDUCING 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).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

Back

Reducing a fraction means simplifying 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 4 and 6?

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The GCF of 4 and 6 is 2, as it is the largest number that divides both 4 and 6.

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Reduce the fraction 4/6.

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2/3

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Reduce the fraction 21/28.

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3/4

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Reduce the fraction 12/16.

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3/4

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What is the simplest form of 6/9?

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2/3

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Reduce the fraction 8/10.

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4/5

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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.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B