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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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Simplify the fraction 14/35.

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2/5

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What is the GCF of 30 and 54?

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The GCF of 30 and 54 is 6.

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Simplify the fraction 30/54.

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5/9

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 5/15?

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1/3

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Simplify the fraction 20/24.

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5/6

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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Simplify the fraction 18/24.

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