Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible, meaning they cannot be divided by the same number.

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

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. It can be found using prime factorization or listing factors.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 20?

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The GCF of 15 and 20 is 5.

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What is the GCF of 9 and 24?

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The GCF of 9 and 24 is 3.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 18?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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