Simplify 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 72?

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The GCF of 6 and 72 is 6.

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What is the GCF of 14 and 35?

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The GCF of 14 and 35 is 7.

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What is the GCF of 60 and 100?

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The GCF of 60 and 100 is 20.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 36?

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The GCF of 15 and 36 is 3.