Reducing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It 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 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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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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

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Reduce the fraction 8/12.

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2/3

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Reduce the fraction 10/25.

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2/5

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The 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 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.