Simplifying 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 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 simplify the fraction 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplified form of 12/36?

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of 6/10?

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3/5

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What is the simplified form of 4/4?

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1 (whole number)

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What is the simplified form of 3/4?

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3/4 (already in simplest form)

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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 12 and 36?

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The GCF of 12 and 36 is 12.

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What is the simplified form of 8/12?

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2/3