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 greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 6 and 18?

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The GCF of 6 and 18 is 6, as it is the largest number that divides both evenly.

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Simplify 6/18.

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of 2/8?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 4/6?

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2/3

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What is the simplified form of 2/10?

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1/5

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What is the simplified form of 2/12?

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1/6

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.