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Any fraction can be expressed in lowest terms by finding an equivalent

                       fraction whose numerator and denominator are as small as possible.

                       Example :  “ Is the fraction 16/20 in lowest terms?
                       No, 4 is a common factor of 16 and 20. Let us reduce 16 /20 to lowest

                       terms. We know that both 16 (numerator) and 20 (denominator) are
                       divisible by 4.







                       So, 4/5 is called the simplest form of 16/20, since 4 and 5 have no
                       common factor other than 1
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