Simplifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing 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 divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. It can be found using the Euclidean algorithm.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are taken, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a proper fraction?

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