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To write the monosaccharide formula in its simplest form, identify the number of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms in the molecule. The general formula for monosaccharides is (C_nH_{2n}O_n), where (n) represents the number of carbon atoms. To simplify, ensure that the ratio of these atoms is expressed in the lowest whole numbers, reflecting the fundamental structure of the monosaccharide. For example, glucose can be represented as (C_6H_{12}O_6), but in its simplest form, the ratio is 1:2:1.

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