Simplifying Fractions

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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). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

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

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How do you find the greatest common factor (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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What is the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 10/15?

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

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If a fraction is 6/9, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of 6/9 is 2/3.

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What is the fraction 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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To simplify 8/12, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 4. So, 8/12 = 2/3.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/25?

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The simplest form of 15/25 is 3/5.