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For a fraction, find the highest (greatest) common factor of the numerator and denominator. Divide both by this value and that is the simplest form.

For a mixed number, leave the whole part as it is and apply the above method to the fractional part.

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Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.

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