Simplifying Fractions

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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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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator becomes the fractional part.

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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.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step in simplifying a fraction is to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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To simplify 12/16, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD, which is 4. This results in 3/4.

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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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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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How can you check if a fraction is in its simplest form?

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A fraction is in its simplest form if the GCD of the numerator and denominator is 1.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 9/4?

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The mixed number equivalent of 9/4 is 2 1/4.