Simplifying Fractions

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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 GCF of 25 and 70?

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The GCF of 25 and 70 is 5.

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Simplify the fraction 25/70.

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5/14

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What is the GCF of 52 and 96?

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The GCF of 52 and 96 is 4.

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Simplify the fraction 52/96.

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13/24

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What is the GCF of 12 and 40?

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The GCF of 12 and 40 is 4.

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Simplify the fraction 12/40.

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3/10

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What is the GCF of 14 and 35?

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The GCF of 14 and 35 is 7.