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What is the greatest common factor of 12 and 18?
What is the greatest common factor of 12 and 18?
- 12
- 3
- 2
- 6 (correct)
Dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number results in an equivalent fraction.
Dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number results in an equivalent fraction.
True (A)
Simplify the fraction $ rac{24}{12}$ by finding the greatest common factor.
Simplify the fraction $ rac{24}{12}$ by finding the greatest common factor.
2
The fractions $ rac{15}{5}$ and ______ are equivalent.
The fractions $ rac{15}{5}$ and ______ are equivalent.
Match the fraction with its simplified form:
Match the fraction with its simplified form:
Flashcards
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Fractions that represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 and 2/4.
Simplifying Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
The process of dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number to reduce the fraction.
Numerator
Numerator
The top part of a fraction, representing how many parts are taken.
Denominator
Denominator
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Dividing by the Same Number
Dividing by the Same Number
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Study Notes
Simplifying Fractions
- To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
- This creates an equivalent fraction.
- Example: 16/8 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 8, resulting in 2/1.
- The simplified version (2/1) is equivalent to the original fraction (16/8).
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