A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{16}{20}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 4. Thus, $$\frac{16 \div 4}{20 \div 4} = \frac{4}{5}$$ .

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{42}{48}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (6): $$\frac{42 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{7}{8}$$ .

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{14}{49}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (7): $$\frac{14 \div 7}{49 \div 7} = \frac{2}{7}$$ .

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{18}{21}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3): $$\frac{18 \div 3}{21 \div 3} = \frac{6}{7}$$ .

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{30}{40}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (10): $$\frac{30 \div 10}{40 \div 10} = \frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is the process to find the GCD of two numbers?

List the factors of both numbers and identify the largest factor they have in common.

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, especially in calculations.

Can a fraction be simplified if the numerator is larger than the denominator?

Yes, a fraction can still be simplified even if the numerator is larger than the denominator; it may result in a mixed number.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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