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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What is the simplified form of 10/50?

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1/5

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What is the simplified form of 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 20/24?

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5/6

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What is the simplified form of 18/24?

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3/4

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What is the simplified form of 5/15?

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1/3

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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The first step is to find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator.

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What is the simplified form of 8/12?

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2/3