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 integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest positive integer that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. It can be found using the Euclidean algorithm or by listing the factors.

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 4/20?

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1/5

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 16/44?

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4/11

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 10/50?

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1/5

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 11/99?

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1/9

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 9/15?

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3/5

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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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, especially in calculations and comparisons.