A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

How do you simplify $$\frac{10}{15}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 5. So, $$\frac{10 \div 5}{15 \div 5} = \frac{2}{3}$$ .

How do you simplify $$\frac{12}{15}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 3. So, $$\frac{12 \div 3}{15 \div 3} = \frac{4}{5}$$ .

How do you simplify $$\frac{4}{20}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 4. So, $$\frac{4 \div 4}{20 \div 4} = \frac{1}{5}$$ .

How do you simplify $$\frac{24}{32}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 8. So, $$\frac{24 \div 8}{32 \div 8} = \frac{3}{4}$$ .

How do you simplify $$\frac{3}{9}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 3. So, $$\frac{3 \div 3}{9 \div 3} = \frac{1}{3}$$ .

What is the simplest form of a fraction?

The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible and have no common factors other than 1.

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, especially when adding, subtracting, or comparing fractions.

Simplifying Fractions Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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 greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the GCF of 10 and 15?

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The GCF of 10 and 15 is 5.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the GCF of 12 and 15?

Back

The GCF of 12 and 15 is 3.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the GCF of 4 and 20?

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The GCF of 4 and 20 is 4.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the GCF of 24 and 32?

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The GCF of 24 and 32 is 8.

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