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First factor the numerator and denominator.

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20 =  2 · 2 · 5 \ \

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53 =  1 · 53 

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The GCF is the product of the common prime factors in each term.

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GCF = 1

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Since GCF of the numerator and the denominator is 1, the fraction already in its simplest form.

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Simplified.