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(2-2) Simplifying Fractions.

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To simplify the fraction , find the Greatest Common Factor
42
between the numerator and the denominator.

14 42

7 2 7 6

2 3

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF)= 7×2= 14

14 ÷ 14 1
so 42 ÷ 14 = 3

14 , 1 are equivalent fractions)

42 3
)

Simplify the fractions.

15 15 ÷ 5 3 10 10 ÷
a) = = b) = 16 ÷ =
20 20 ÷ 5 4 16

18 18 ÷ 45 45 ÷
c) = 20 ÷ = d) = 50 ÷ =
20 50

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