Simplify Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of 12 and 42?

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The GCD of 12 and 42 is 6, as it is the largest number that divides both 12 and 42.

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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 may be different.

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How do you create an equivalent fraction?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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