Reduce the fraction to its lowest form.
Wording has many variations: "Simplify the fraction." (Direct and standard), "Write in simplest form." (Often used on assessments) , "Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms." (Traditional), "Cancel down the fraction." "Reduce the fraction to its simplest form." Then by inspection (usually) find the HCF or a common factor, divide top/bottom by that factor. Repeat process until no more common factors other than 1 exist.
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