simplyfing fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

Back

2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3?

Back

2/6 and 3/9 are equivalent to 1/3.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

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1/2 and 4/8 are equivalent to 2/4.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 4/8?

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Find the GCF of 4 and 8, which is 4.

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What do you get when you simplify 4/8?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.