Simplifying Fractions and Equivalent Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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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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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Simplify 8/12.

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2/3

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Simplify 10/25.

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2/5

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Write an equivalent fraction for 2/5.

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4/10, 6/15, 8/20, 10/25, 12/30.

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Write an equivalent fraction for 2/3.

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4/6, 6/9, 8/12, 10/15, 12/18.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 14?

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