simplify fractions

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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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 2/8?

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1/4

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Is the fraction 16/53 in simplest form?

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Yes

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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1/2

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 10/12?

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5/6

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

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

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What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

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4

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What is the GCF of 9 and 36?

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9

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If a fraction is already in simplest form, what can you say about its numerator and denominator?

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The numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.