Fractions in Lowest Terms

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What does it mean to write a fraction in lowest terms?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/10?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. So, 2/10 = 1/5.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 12/20?

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The lowest term of 12/20 is 3/5.

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How do you simplify the fraction 3/9?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. So, 3/9 = 1/3.

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Is the fraction 3/10 already in lowest terms?

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Yes, 3/10 is already in lowest terms because 3 and 10 have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 2/4?

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The lowest term of 2/4 is 1/2.

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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 both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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How can you find the GCD of two numbers?

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You can find the GCD by listing the factors of each number and identifying the largest common factor.

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What is an example of a fraction that is already in lowest terms?

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An example of a fraction in lowest terms is 5/7.

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What happens if you try to simplify a fraction that is already in lowest terms?

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If you try to simplify a fraction that is already in lowest terms, you will get the same fraction back.