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 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 prime factorization.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 9?

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The GCF of 6 and 9 is 3.

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Simplify the fraction 10/12.

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5/6

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What is the simplified form of 75/75?

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1

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What number would you divide your numerator and denominator by when simplifying 6/9?

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3

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Simplify the fraction 8/12.

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2/3

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What is the simplified form of 4/8?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of 10/15?

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2/3