Reducing Fractions

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the first step in reducing the fraction 4/8?

Back

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (4) and the denominator (8), which is 4.

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What is 4/8 in lowest terms?

Back

1/2

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How do you reduce the fraction 4/16?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 4.

Front

What is 4/16 in lowest terms?

Back

1/4

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What is the GCD of 8 and 24?

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The GCD of 8 and 24 is 8.

Front

What is 8/24 in lowest terms?

Back

1/3

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How do you simplify the fraction 15/12?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 3.

Front

What is 15/12 in lowest terms?

Back

5/4

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What is the GCD of 10 and 100?

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The GCD of 10 and 100 is 10.