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 simplest form, 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 4 and 12?

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The GCF of 4 and 12 is 4.

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Simplify 4/12.

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1/3

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCF.

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What is the GCF of 7 and 42?

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The GCF of 7 and 42 is 7.

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Simplify 7/42.

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1/6

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What is the GCF of 12 and 32?

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The GCF of 12 and 32 is 4.

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Simplify 12/32.

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3/8