Simplyfing 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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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Simplify 32/80.

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2/5

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Simplify 20/40.

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1/2

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Write 4/32 in lowest terms.

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1/8

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Simplify 17/34.

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1/2

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Simplify 8/10.

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4/5

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Lowest terms of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are as small as possible, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.