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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What is the GCF of 21 and 36?

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The GCF of 21 and 36 is 3.

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Simplify the fraction 21/36.

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7/12

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What is the GCF of 4 and 16?

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The GCF of 4 and 16 is 4.

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Simplify the fraction 4/16.

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1/4

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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Simplify the fraction 18/24.

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3/4

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What is the GCF of 70 and 80?

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The GCF of 70 and 80 is 10.