Simplifying 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 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 simplest form of 6/8?

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3/4

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.

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Simplify 10/20.

Back

1/2

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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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What is the GCF of 12 and 36?

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The GCF is 12.

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Simplify 15/45.

Back

1/3

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.