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 by listing the factors or using prime factorization.

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What is 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 GCF of 15 and 25?

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The GCF of 15 and 25 is 5.

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If a fraction is already in simplest form, what does that mean?

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It means that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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The largest number is 14.

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What is the GCF of 30 and 45?

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The GCF of 30 and 45 is 15.