Simplifying 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 simplify the fraction 5/20?

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Divide both the numerator (5) and the denominator (20) by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. This gives you 1/4.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the simplified form of 4/16?

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The simplified form of 4/16 is 1/4, obtained by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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10/20 is equivalent to 1/2 because both fractions represent the same proportion.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of the original fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplified form of 10/50?

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The simplified form of 10/50 is 1/5, obtained by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 10.

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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 that is equal to or larger than 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.