Simplifying Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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How do you simplify the fraction 21/56?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 7, resulting in 3/8.

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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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Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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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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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the simplified form of 10/25?

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The simplified form of 10/25 is 2/5.