Simplifying Fractions

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Simplify 9/18 to lowest terms.

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The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

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Denominator

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What is the largest number you would divide the numerator and denominator by when simplifying this fraction? 4/16

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4

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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6

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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 and a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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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 GCF of two numbers?

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The GCF (Greatest Common Factor) can be found by listing the factors of each number and identifying the largest factor they share.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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Simplify 12/16 to lowest terms.

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