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 2/4?

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1/2

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How do you simplify the fraction 18/24?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 6, resulting in 3/4.

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What is the simplest form of 4/12?

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1/3

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What is the simplest form of 75/75?

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1

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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

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How do you find the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in its simplest form?

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It means that the numerator and denominator cannot be reduced any further.