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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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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Simplify 80/70.

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8/7

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Simplify 9/36.

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1/4

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Simplify 42/84.

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1/2

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Simplify 49/63.

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7/9

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Simplify 6/42.

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1/7

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What is the lowest term of a fraction?

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The lowest term of a fraction is when it is simplified to the smallest possible numerator and denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.