Simplifying and Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 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 compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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How do you find the GCD of 10 and 12?

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The GCD of 10 and 12 is 2, as it is the largest number that divides both without a remainder.

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How do you determine if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.

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