Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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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What is the GCF of 20 and 45?

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The GCF of 20 and 45 is 5.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 40?

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The GCF of 15 and 40 is 5.

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What is the GCF of 18 and 63?

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The GCF of 18 and 63 is 9.

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What is the GCF of 20 and 24?

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The GCF of 20 and 24 is 4.