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What is the process of finding the smallest equivalent fraction called?

Adding fractions
Improper fraction
Reducing fractions to the lowest terms
Subtraction fractions

The correct answer is: Reducing fractions to the lowest terms

The process of finding the smallest equivalent fraction is known as reducing fractions to their lowest terms. This involves dividing both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by their greatest common divisor (GCD). By doing this, you simplify the fraction until no further simplification is possible, resulting in the smallest equivalent fraction. For example, if you have the fraction 8/12, the GCD of 8 and 12 is 4. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4 gives you 2/3, which is the simplified form. This process highlights how equivalent fractions can be expressed in simpler formats without changing their value. The other options pertain to different concepts: adding fractions refers to the process of combining them to find a sum, an improper fraction is a type of fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator, and subtracting fractions involves finding the difference between them. None of these pertain to the simplification process of a fraction.