Simplify 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder.

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What is the GCF of 48 and 72?

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The GCF of 48 and 72 is 24.

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What is the simplified form of 48/72?

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The simplified form of 48/72 is 2/3.

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What is the GCF of 50 and 60?

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The GCF of 50 and 60 is 10.

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What is the simplified form of 50/60?

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The simplified form of 50/60 is 5/6.

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What is the GCF of 54 and 90?

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The GCF of 54 and 90 is 18.

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What is the simplified form of 54/90?

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The simplified form of 54/90 is 3/5.

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What is the GCF of 42 and 70?

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The GCF of 42 and 70 is 14.