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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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.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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Simplify the fraction 12/40.

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3/10

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Simplify the fraction 42/84.

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1/2

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Simplify the fraction 11/99.

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1/9

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Simplify the fraction 9/45.

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1/5

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Simplify the fraction 18/45.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.