Feb. 8 Reducing 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 reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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10/20 is equivalent to 1/2.

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Reduce the fraction 6/15.

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The reduced form of 6/15 is 2/5.

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What is the reduced form of 8/32?

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The reduced form of 8/32 is 1/4.

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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 is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is an example of an equivalent fraction for 1/3?

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2/6 is an equivalent fraction for 1/3.