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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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 divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of two numbers?

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

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Simplify the fraction 18/24.

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3/4

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Simplify the fraction 8/32.

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1/4

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What is the GCD of 15 and 45?

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15

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Simplify the fraction 6/24.

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of 12/16?

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3/4

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If a fraction is 4/8, what is its simplest form?

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1/2