Using prime factorization

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Fractions can also be simplified by using prime factorization of the numerator and denominator. For example, 20/24 can be simplified to 5/6 by finding the prime factors of both 20 and 24 (2x2x5 and 2x2x2x3), and cancelling out any common factors.