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 lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using prime factorization.

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Simplify 6/42.

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1/7

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What number would you divide the numerator and denominator by when simplifying 6/9?

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3

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Simplify 40/20 to lowest terms.

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2

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Simplify 12/40.

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3/10

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Simplify 18/45.

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2/5

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Identify the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

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What happens if the numerator is larger than the denominator in a fraction?

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The fraction is called an improper fraction and can be converted to a mixed number.