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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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (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 14 and 21?

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The GCF of 14 and 21 is 7.

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What is the simplified form of 14/21?

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2/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 20/30?

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Find the GCF of 20 and 30, which is 10. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 10 to get 2/3.

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What is the simplified form of 20/30?

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2/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/25?

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Find the GCF of 15 and 25, which is 5. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 5 to get 3/5.

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What is the simplified form of 15/25?

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3/5

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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Find the GCF of 8 and 12, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 2/3.