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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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 an equivalent fraction?

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

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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 are as small as possible and have no common factors.

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Simplify 18/24 to lowest terms.

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3/4

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Simplify 4/16 to lowest terms.

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1/4

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2? Options: 10/19, 10/17, 10/11, 10/20

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10/20

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Simplify 60/80 to lowest terms.

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3/4

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Simplify 70/80 to lowest terms.

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7/8

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.