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How do I simplify the fractions
using cancellation of prime factors

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Answer:

To use prime factorization to reduce a fraction, we follow these steps.

Replace the numerator and denominator with their prime factorizations.

Cancel out any common factors in the numerator and denominator.

Multiply any leftover factors in the numerator together and any leftover factors in the denominator together.

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