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 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 factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using prime factorization.

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What is the GCF of 20 and 24?

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The GCF of 20 and 24 is 4.

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Simplify the fraction 20/24.

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5/6

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What is the GCF of 12 and 24?

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The GCF of 12 and 24 is 12.

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Simplify 12/24 to the lowest terms.

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1/2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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3/2