Reduce Fractions/Ratios

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (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 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. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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What is the simplified form of 6/8?

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3/4

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What is the simplified form of 10/15?

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2/3

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What is the simplified form of 4/12?

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1/3

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What is the simplified form of 9/27?

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1/3

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other, often expressed as 'a:b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

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2:3