Mastering Factors and Fractions

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by all the numbers.

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Calculate the LCM of 9 and 12.

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36

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What are prime factors?

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Prime factors are the prime numbers that multiply together to give a certain original number.

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Find the prime factors of 84.

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2, 2, 3, 7.

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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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