reducing 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 for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 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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Simplify the fraction: 8/12

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2/3

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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 have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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Reduce the fraction: 10/25

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2/5

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What is the process to convert a fraction to its simplest form?

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1. Find the GCD of the numerator and denominator. 2. Divide both by the GCD.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/2: 2/4, 3/6, 4/5?

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4/5