Simplifying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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).

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the GCF of 6 and 12?

Back

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

Front

Simplify 6/12.

Back

1/2

Front

What is the GCF of 2 and 12?

Back

The GCF of 2 and 12 is 2.

Front

Simplify 2/12.

Back

1/6

Front

What is the GCF of 2 and 8?

Back

The GCF of 2 and 8 is 2.

Front

Simplify 2/8.

Back

1/4

Front

What is the GCF of 2 and 10?

Back

The GCF of 2 and 10 is 2.