Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 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 simplified form of 10/12?

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5/6

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What is the simplified form of 14/35?

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2/5

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What is the simplified form of 12/40?

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3/10

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If a fraction is 1/3, what is the equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9?

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3/9

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What is the relationship between equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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3/4

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What is the simplified form of 18/24?

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3/4