Simplify fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

Simplify 3/9

Back

1/3

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Simplify 6/12

Back

1/2

Front

Simplify 6/9

Back

2/3

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Are 1/4 and 5/20 equivalent?

Back

Yes, they are equivalent because they represent the same value.

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Simplify 5/100

Back

1/20

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

Back

To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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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.