Reducing Fractions

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Reduce or simplify 6/4.

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1 1/2

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Change 1 1/15 to an improper fraction.

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16/15

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Write 8/3 as a mixed number.

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2 2/3

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator:

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have no common factor other than 1.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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10/20

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

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

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List the factors of both numbers and find the largest factor they have in common.