Simplifying Fractions BASIC

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. So, 6/8 = 3/4.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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Simplify the fraction 10/50.

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1/5

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What is the fraction 24/48 in simplest form?

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1/2

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 16?

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List the factors of each number: Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12; Factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. The GCF is 4.

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What is the simplified form of 4/6?

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2/3

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If a fraction is 3/9, what is its simplest form?

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1/3