Fraction Simplification Visualization
2016-06-07 07:23
This GeoGebra applet demonstrates the process of fraction simplification (reduction). It uses the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) command to compute the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator, reducing fractions to their simplest form. Polygons and segments provide geometric visual representations of fractions, while the Sequence command generates visual elements to help students un
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