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How do I reduce a fraction to its lowest term?

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Explanation:

Well, to reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide the numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Factor. This is also called simplifying the fraction.

To find the Greatest Common Factor, you must:

1. List the prime factors of each number.

2. Multiply those factors both numbers have in common. If there are no common prime factors, the GCF is 1.

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