Monday 11/1 Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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What is the simplified form of 2/4?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of 3/9?

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1/3

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How do you find the GCD of two numbers?

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To find the GCD, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the simplified form of 6/8?

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3/4

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division problem, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.