Simplifying fractions flashcard

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How can you create an equivalent fraction?

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You can create an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

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What fraction is 4/16 in simplest form?

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1/4

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Which fraction is NOT in simplest form: 4/12, 1/3, 6/7, 2/3?

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4/12

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to one half: 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6?

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2/3

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What is the simplest form of 6/8?

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3/4