Check Common Factors: Determine if the numerator and denominator have any common factors that can be divided out to simplify the fraction.Since 4 and 3 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction cannot be simplified by division.
Verify Simplest Form: Check if the fraction is already in its simplest form.The fraction 34 is already in its simplest form because the numerator and denominator are relatively prime (their greatest common divisor is 1).
Consider Other Forms: Consider if the fraction can be expressed in any other way.The fraction 34 can also be written as a mixed number or a decimal, but the question prompt asks for simplification, which implies expressing the fraction in its simplest fraction form.
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