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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and the denominator of the ratio. If the GCF is 1 you are done. If not divide both, the numerator and the denominator, by the GCF and then you are done.

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3/7: the GCF is 1 so the ratio cannot be simplified.

3/6: the GCF is 3 so the ratio is 1/2

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Find the GCF of the two numbers and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the ratio is in its simplest form.

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