Simplifying Fractions

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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 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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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible and cannot be divided by the same number.

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How do you simplify the fraction 11/99?

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1/9

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 5/40?

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1/8

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How do you reduce the fraction 4/16 to its lowest terms?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 8/12?

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2/3

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 9/18?

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1/2

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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.