Reducing Fractions to Simplest Form

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 6/8?

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3/4

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What must you do to both the numerator and denominator to put a fraction in simplest form?

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Divide both by the same number.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 2/8?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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2/3

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/45?

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1/3

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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 and a denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of two numbers?

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You can find the GCD by listing the factors of each number and identifying the largest common factor.

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Why is it important to simplify fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with in calculations.