QuestionSimplify the fraction $\frac{3}{9}$ .

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are given a fraction $\frac{3}{9}$ . . We need to reduce this fraction to its simplest form.

STEP 2

To reduce a fraction to its simplest form, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. The GCD is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder.

STEP 3

Let's find the GCD of3 and9. Since3 is a divisor of9, the GCD is3.

STEP 4

Now, we divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the GCD.
$\frac{3}{9} = \frac{3/3}{9/3}$

STEP 5

Calculate the new numerator and denominator.
$\frac{3/3}{9/3} = \frac{1}{3}$ The fraction $\frac{3}{9}$ reduces to $\frac{1}{3}$ in its simplest form.

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