Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 mixed number equivalent of 6/4?

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1 1/2

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If a pizza is cut into 12 slices and 4 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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2/3 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction of 24 pencils are #2 pencils if there are 8 #2 pencils?

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1/3 of the pencils are #2 pencils.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/10?

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2/5 is the simplest form of 4/10.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 24/16?

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1 1/2 or 1.5.

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If 5 out of 12 slices of pizza are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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7/12 of the pizza is left.

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What is the fraction of windows in good condition if 4 out of 10 are broken?

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6/10 or 3/5 of the windows are in good condition.