Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

What is the simplest form of 18/24?

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3/4

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What is the simplest form of 4/6?

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2/3

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What is the simplest form of 4/12?

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1/3

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What is the simplest form of 10/12?

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5/6

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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.

Front

What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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What is the GCF of 4 and 6?

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The GCF of 4 and 6 is 2.

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What is the GCF of 4 and 12?

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The GCF of 4 and 12 is 4.