11-22-24 Flashcardizz: 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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. It can be found using prime factorization or listing factors.

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Simplify 7/21 to lowest terms.

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1/3

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Reduce 25/100 to its simplest form.

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1/4

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Simplify 14/42.

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1/3

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Simplify 9/36 to lowest terms.

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1/4

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2/5

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division of the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.