Simplifing 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).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 9/12?

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3/4

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What numbers can simplify to 1/4?

Back

100/400 is an example of a fraction that simplifies to 1/4.

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What is the simplified form of 5/20?

Back

1/4

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What is the simplified form of 10/100?

Back

1/10

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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.

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What is the GCF of 9 and 12?

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The GCF of 9 and 12 is 3.

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If a fraction is 8/12, what is its simplified form?

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2/3

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division problem, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3