Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of 12 and 40?

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The GCD of 12 and 40 is 4.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division of the numerator by the denominator.