Simplify Fractions

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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 the simplified form of 4/16?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 6/15?

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2/5

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What is the simplified form of 8/16?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of 3/9?

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of 8/12?

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2/3

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts we have.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 4 and 16?

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The GCF of 4 and 16 is 4.