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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 25 and 45?

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The GCF of 25 and 45 is 5.

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What is the simplified form of 25/45?

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5/9

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What is the simplified form of 10/14?

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5/7

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What is the simplified form of 49/63?

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7/9

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What is the simplified form of 18/10?

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1 4/5

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What is the simplified form of 9/45?

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1/5

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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.