Comparing & Reducing 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 reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent fractions for 1/2.

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Reduce the fraction 8/24.

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1/3.

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Which fraction is NOT equal to one half? 2/4, 2/3, 4/8, 3/6

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2/3.

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What is the first step in reducing a fraction?

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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 8?

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The GCF of 12 and 8 is 4.