simplify 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 6/4?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2. So, 6/4 = 3/2.

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What is the GCD of 15 and 30?

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The GCD of 15 and 30 is 15.

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/30?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (15). So, 15/30 = 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/24?

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The GCD of 8 and 24 is 8. So, 8/24 = 1/3.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 7/21?

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The GCD of 7 and 21 is 7. So, 7/21 = 1/3.

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How do you simplify the fraction 9/24?

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The GCD of 9 and 24 is 3. So, 9/24 = 3/8.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.