Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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.

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What is the GCF of 10 and 15?

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The GCF of 10 and 15 is 5.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 15?

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The GCF of 12 and 15 is 3.

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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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What is the GCF of 24 and 32?

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The GCF of 24 and 32 is 8.

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What is the GCF of 3 and 9?

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The GCF of 3 and 9 is 3.

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