Reducing Fractions

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify 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 greatest common factor (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 7 and 56?

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The GCF of 7 and 56 is 7, since 7 is the largest number that divides both 7 and 56.

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Reduce the fraction: 7/56

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1/8

Front

What is the simplified form of 6/4?

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3/2

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCF.

Front

Simplify the fraction: 15/12

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5/4

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Reduce the fraction: 15/30

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1/2

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.