Simplify Fractions

Front

Is 16/53 in simplest form?

Back

Yes

Front

Reduce: 6/15

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2/5

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To put a fraction in simplest form, you will need to do this to the numerator and denominator: subtract both by same number, divide both by the same number, add the same number to both, multiply both by the same number.

Back

Divide both by the same number

Front

Simplify 2/8

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1/4

Front

Simplify 9/36

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1/4

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

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 greatest common factor is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

Front

How do you find the GCF of 12 and 16?

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List the factors: Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12; Factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. The GCF is 4.

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Simplify 10/25

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2/5