Simplifying 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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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 greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step is to find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

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The fraction will be simplified to its lowest terms.