Simplify Fractions

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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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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What is the simplified form of 10/20?

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The simplified form of 10/20 is 1/2.

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How do you reduce the fraction 25/35 to its lowest terms?

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To reduce 25/35, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 5. The result is 5/7.

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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 are different.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 2/3?

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An equivalent fraction for 2/3 is 4/6.

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/25?

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To simplify 15/25, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 5. The result is 3/5.

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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 process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, find the GCF of the numerator and denominator, then divide both by the GCF.