Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 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 two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the GCF of 9 and 12?

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The GCF of 9 and 12 is 3.

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What is the GCF of 14 and 35?

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The GCF of 14 and 35 is 7.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 9?

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The GCF of 6 and 9 is 3.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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