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

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What is the simplest form of 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of 6/12?

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1/2

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What is the simplest form of 44/60?

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11/15

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What is the simplest form of 8/32?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of 10/25?

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2/5

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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 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the simplest form of 15/45?

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1/3