Fractions Simplest form

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What is the definition of simplest form (lowest terms) of a fraction?

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An equivalent fraction using the smallest numbers possible. The greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.

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Which of the following fractions is written in simplest form? 1/2, 3/6, 5/10, 8/16

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1/2

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Which fraction is written in simplest form? 7/21, 7/8, 8/14, 14/21

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7/8

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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It means that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 4. The simplified fraction is 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 10/15?

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The simplest form is 2/3.

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If a fraction is 9/12, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form is 3/4.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 12?

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The GCF is 4.

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How can you tell if a fraction is in simplest form?

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If the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 1, then the fraction is in simplest form.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 6/9?

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The simplest form is 2/3.