Reduce/Simplify Fractions 1

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 8/10?

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4/5

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How do you reduce the fraction 6/24?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6 to get 1/4.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 8/12?

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2/3 (divide by 4).

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The 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 8 and 10?

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The GCF of 8 and 10 is 2.