Reducing fractions-simple

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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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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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Reduce 4/6.

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2/3

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Simplify 6/4.

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3/2

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Reduce the fraction: 15/30

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1/2

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Reduce 12/12

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1

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Simplify 3/9

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1/3

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Lowest terms of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.