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First factor the numerator and denominator.

34 = 2 · 17 \ \

38 = 2 · 19 \ \

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

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 $\"\"$ .