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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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10/20 is equivalent to 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the simplified form of 6/12?

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The simplified form of 6/12 is 1/2.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the simplified form of 12/36?

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The simplified form of 12/36 is 1/3.

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What is the simplified form of 6/4?

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The simplified form of 6/4 is 3/2.

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What is the simplified form of 1/24?

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1/24 is already in its simplest form.

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What is the simplified form of 4/12?

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The simplified form of 4/12 is 1/3.