Simplifying and Equivalent Fractions - Review

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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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What is the simplest form of the fraction 3/5?

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It is already in simplest form.

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Simplify the fraction 2/8.

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 9/18?

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1/2

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Select the equivalent fraction for 2/6.

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1/3

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 5/20?

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1/4

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is an example of an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.