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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Simplify 4/6

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2/3

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Simplify 8/12

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2/3

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

Back

3

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Reduce 10/12

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5/6

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Simplify 6/12

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1/2

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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 find the GCF of 8 and 12?

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List the factors of each number: Factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, 8; Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. The GCF is 4.

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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.