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First factor the numerator and denominator.

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25 =  5 · 5 \ \

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100 = 2 · 2 · 5 · 5

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

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GCF = 5 · 5 = 25 \ \

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by GCF.

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