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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Simplifying a fraction means reducing 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 factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of both numbers and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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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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The GCF is 5.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a simplified fraction?

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In a simplified fraction, the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.