Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It 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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 10/24?

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5/12

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If a fraction's numerator is 1, what is it called?

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It is called a unit fraction.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The 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 10 and 24?

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The GCF of 10 and 24 is 2.

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What is the simplified form of 6/10?

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3/5

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What fraction represents 1 out of 4 equal parts?

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1/4

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If you have 12 apples and you eat 3, what fraction of the apples do you have left?

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9/12, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the simplified form of 4/4?

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1 (or a whole number).