Simplifying Fractions 5th

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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 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 prime factorization.

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What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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Simplify 8/12.

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2/3

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What is the GCF of 16 and 20?

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The GCF of 16 and 20 is 4.

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Simplify 16/20.

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4/5

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What is the GCF of 5 and 40?

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The GCF of 5 and 40 is 5.

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Simplify 5/40 to lowest terms.

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1/8

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What is the GCF of 14 and 35?

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The GCF of 14 and 35 is 7.