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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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 the simplest form of the fraction 2/4?

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1/2

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. So, 6/8 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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

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What is the GCD of 12 and 16?

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The GCD of 12 and 16 is 4.

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If a fraction is 3/9, what is its simplest form?

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1/3

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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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Give an example of an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 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 the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.