Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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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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 simplest form of 15/36?

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5/12

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What is the simplest form of 6/42?

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1/7

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What is the simplest form of 6/10?

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3/5

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What is the simplest form of 4/18?

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2/9

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What is the simplest form of 9/45?

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1/5

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If a fraction's numerator and denominator are both divided by the same number, what happens to the fraction?

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The value of the fraction remains the same, but it may be expressed in a simpler form.

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What is an example of a fraction that cannot be simplified?

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The fraction 1/2 cannot be simplified further.