Simplify Fractions

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Simplify the fraction 10/20.

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1/2

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Reduce the fraction 16/20 to its lowest terms.

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4/5

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Find the greatest common factor of 18 and 24.

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6

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Simplify the fraction 15/25.

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3/5

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Simplify the fraction 8/12.

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2/3

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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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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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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible and have no common factors.