Simplifying Proper and Improper Fractions

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

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