Simplify 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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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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What is the GCF of 60 and 80?

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The GCF of 60 and 80 is 20.

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Simplify the fraction 60/80.

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60/80 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 42?

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The GCF of 12 and 42 is 6.

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Simplify the fraction 12/42.

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12/42 simplifies to 2/7.

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What is the GCF of 48 and 72?

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The GCF of 48 and 72 is 24.

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Simplify the fraction 48/72.

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48/72 simplifies to 2/3.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 72?

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The GCF of 6 and 72 is 6.