Simplifing fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Tags

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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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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How do you simplify the fraction 10/100?

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10/100 simplifies to 1/10.

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What is the simplified form of 25/200?

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25/200 simplifies to 1/8.

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What is the simplified form of 25/30?

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25/30 simplifies to 5/6.

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What is the simplified form of 9/12?

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9/12 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 10 and 100?

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The GCF of 10 and 100 is 10.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step is to find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A