Arithmetic Reasoning Operations on Fractions Flash Card Set 935417

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Simplifying Fractions

Fractions are generally presented with the numerator and denominator as small as is possible meaning there is no number, except one, that can be divided evenly into both the numerator and the denominator. To reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

greatest common factor (GCF)

To reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide the numerator and denominator by their __________.