Simplify 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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors of each number and identifying the largest common factor.

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What is the simplified form of 18/32?

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9/16

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What is the simplified form of 4/16?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 6/12?

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1/2

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What is the simplified form of 6/9?

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2/3

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Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?

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10/20

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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 for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can check if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.