A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is the simplest form of $$\frac{15}{20}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{4}$$ , because the GCF of 15 and 20 is 5.

What is the simplest form of $$\frac{12}{42}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{7}$$ , because the GCF of 12 and 42 is 6.

If Sara saw that $$\frac{6}{10}$$ of her class was present, what is the simplest form?

$$\frac{3}{5}$$ , because the GCF of 6 and 10 is 2.

If Ethan used $$\frac{6}{8}$$ of his tickets, what is the simplest form?

$$\frac{3}{4}$$ , because the GCF of 6 and 8 is 2.

What is the simplest form of $$\frac{6}{72}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{12}$$ , because the GCF of 6 and 72 is 6.

What is a numerator in a fraction?

The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

What is a denominator in a fraction?

The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

How can you check if a fraction is in simplest form?

A fraction is in simplest form if the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 1.

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

A fraction $$\frac{a}{b}$$ can be interpreted as the division of 'a' by 'b'.

What is an equivalent fraction?

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as $$\frac{1}{2}$$ and $$\frac{2}{4}$$ .

How do you create equivalent fractions?

You can create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, especially in calculations.

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What is a fraction?

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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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