L 6.6 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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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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Simplify the fraction 3/9.

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1/3

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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Convert the mixed number 6 3/4 into an improper fraction.

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27/4

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Simplify the fraction 6/9.

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2/3

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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, such as 9/4.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/3 into an improper fraction.

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16/3

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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 6 and 9?

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The GCF of 6 and 9 is 3.