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 is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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Simplify the fraction 4/16.

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1/4

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Simplify the fraction 6/9.

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2/3

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Reduce the fraction 10/30 to lowest terms.

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of 7/21?

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1/3

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1