Mastering Fraction Simplification Skills

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the 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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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