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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their GCF.

Example: 30/42

The GCF of 30 and 42 is 6.

6 into 30 is 5

6 into 42 is 7

30/42 = 5/7

If the GCF of the numerator and the denominator is 1, the fraction is in its lowest terms.

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