First factor the numerator and denominator.
\25 = 5 · 5
\40 = 2 · 2 · 2 · 5
\The GCF is the product of the common prime factors in each term.
\GCF = 5
\Divide the numerator and the denominator by GCF.
\ (Simplify)
Simplifest form of the fraction is
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