Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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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Simplify the fraction 20/24.

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5/6

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Simplify the fraction 5/15.

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1/3

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Simplify the fraction 10/50.

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1/5

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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3/2

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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 20 and 24?

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List the factors: 20 (1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20) and 24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24). The GCF is 4.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.