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 equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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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 simplify the fraction 10/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 2. So, 10 ÷ 2 = 5 and 12 ÷ 2 = 6, resulting in 5/6.

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What is the simplified form of 16/20?

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The GCF of 16 and 20 is 4. Dividing both by 4 gives 4/5.

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What is the simplified form of 4/12?

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The GCF of 4 and 12 is 4. Dividing both by 4 gives 1/3.

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What is the simplified form of 8/24?

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The GCF of 8 and 24 is 8. Dividing both by 8 gives 1/3.

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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.

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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.