The fractions are
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The GCF of 18 and 20 is 2.
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The simplest form of the fraction is
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The GCF of 45 and 50 is 5.
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The simplest form of the fraction is
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The simplest form of the fractions are
and
respectively.
Yes, they are equivalent. \ \