Simplify 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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using prime factorization.

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What is the GCF of 8 and 24?

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The GCF of 8 and 24 is 8.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 30?

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The GCF of 15 and 30 is 15.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 12?

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The GCF of 15 and 12 is 3.

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What is the GCF of 7 and 56?

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The GCF of 7 and 56 is 7.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 4?

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The GCF of 6 and 4 is 2.

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Simplify the fraction 8/24.

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1/3

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Simplify the fraction 15/30.

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1/2