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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of 49/63?

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7/9

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What is the simplest form of 9/36?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of 20/24?

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5/6

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What is the simplest form of 12/40?

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3/10

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What is the simplest form of 18/33?

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6/11

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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.

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What is the GCF of 20 and 24?

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The GCF of 20 and 24 is 4.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 40?

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The GCF of 12 and 40 is 4.