Simplifying Fractions

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What does simplifying fractions mean?

Reducing a fraction to its simplest form.

What are equivalent fractions?

Fractions that represent the same value but with different numbers.

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.

Why is simplifying fractions important?

It makes them easier to understand and work with.

How do you simplify a fraction?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

What are factors?

Numbers that multiply together to create another number.

What is a common factor?

A factor shared by two or more numbers.

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

The largest number among the common factors.

What are the steps to simplify fractions?

1. Identify the factors of both the numerator and denominator. 2. Determine the common factors. 3. Find the GCF. 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

Example of simplifying 4/8?

It simplifies to 1/2 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4.

Find the GCF of 12 and 30?

The GCF is 6.

Example of reducing 4/12?

It reduces to 1/3 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4.

Example of simplifying 10/35?

It simplifies to 2/7 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5.