Simplify Fractions

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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 2/8?

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1/4

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/15?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3, resulting in 2/5.

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Is the fraction 16/53 in simplest form?

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Yes, 16/53 is in simplest form because 16 and 53 have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 9/36?

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1/4

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How do you simplify the fraction 10/50?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 10, resulting in 1/5.

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How can you find the GCD of 12 and 16?

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List the factors of each number: Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12; Factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. The GCD is 4.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/45?

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1/3