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First factor the numerator and denominator.
\17 = 1 · 17
\20 = 1 · 2 · 2 · 5
\The GCF is the product of the common prime factors in each term.
\GCF = 1
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Since GCF of the numerator and the denominator is 1, the fraction already in its simplest form. ![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
Simplified.