Simplifying/ Reducing Fractions

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fraction?
Back
A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to simplify a fraction?
Back
To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?
Back
The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. It can be found using methods like prime factorization or the Euclidean algorithm.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the simplest form of a fraction?
Back
The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their lowest terms, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you reduce the fraction 7/28 to its simplest form?
Back
Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 7. Thus, 7/28 = (7 ÷ 7)/(28 ÷ 7) = 1/4.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the simplest form of 15/30?
Back
The simplest form of 15/30 is 1/2, found by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 15.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you reduce the fraction 9/36?
Back
To reduce 9/36, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 9. Thus, 9/36 = (9 ÷ 9)/(36 ÷ 9) = 1/4.
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