Reducing 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 reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying 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 40 and 48?

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The GCF of 40 and 48 is 8.

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Reduce the fraction 40/48.

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40/48 = 5/6.

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What is the GCF of 3 and 12?

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The GCF of 3 and 12 is 3.

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Reduce the fraction 3/12.

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3/12 = 1/4.

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What is the GCF of 10 and 80?

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The GCF of 10 and 80 is 10.

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Reduce the fraction 10/80.

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10/80 = 1/8.

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What is the GCF of 2 and 4?

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The GCF of 2 and 4 is 2.