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

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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Simplify 18/24 to lowest terms.

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3/4

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Put in simplest form: 16/20.

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4/5

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Simplify 4/16 to lowest terms.

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1/4

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Reduce 18/32 to lowest terms.

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9/16

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Simplify 15/20.

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3/4

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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 happens if the numerator is larger than the denominator in a fraction?

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If the numerator is larger than the denominator, the fraction is called an improper fraction and can be converted to a mixed number.