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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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 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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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the simplified form of 21/34?

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21/34 is already in its simplest form (SF).

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What is the simplified form of 49/63?

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The simplified form of 49/63 is 7/9.

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What is the simplified form of 30/54?

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The simplified form of 30/54 is 5/9.

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What is the simplified form of 14/35?

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The simplified form of 14/35 is 2/5.

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What is the simplified form of 12/40?

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The simplified form of 12/40 is 3/10.

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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.