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First factor the numerator and denominator.

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34 =  2 · 17

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38 =  2 · 19

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

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GCF = 2

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by GCF.

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\"\"               (Simplify) \"\"

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Simplifest form of the fraction \"\" is \"\".