Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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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What is the simplest form of 70/80?

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7/8

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Is 5/29 in simplest form?

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Yes, 5/29 is in simplest form because 5 and 29 have no common factors.

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What is the simplest form of 15/30?

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1/2

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What is the simplest form of 4/16?

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1/4

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 30?

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The GCF of 15 and 30 is 15.

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What is the GCF of 4 and 16?

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The GCF of 4 and 16 is 4.

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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 are different.