Simplify Fractions

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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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 16 and 40?

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The GCF of 16 and 40 is 8.

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How do you simplify the fraction 18/32?

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To simplify 18/32, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 2, resulting in 9/16.

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What is the simplified form of 36/54?

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The simplified form of 36/54 is 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 28/42?

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The simplified form of 28/42 is 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 50/60?

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The simplified form of 50/60 is 5/6.

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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 (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its 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, such as 1 1/2.