Simplify these fractions. a) $$ \frac{14}{28} $$ b) $$ \frac{125}{1000} $$

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To simplify the fractions, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator and then divide both by that number.

a) For $$ \frac{14}{28} $$:
- The GCD of 14 and 28 is 14.
- Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 14:
  $$
  \frac{14 \div 14}{28 \div 14} = \frac{1}{2}
  $$
So, $$ \frac{14}{28} $$ simplifies to $$ \frac{1}{2} $$.

b) For $$ \frac{125}{1000} $$:
- The GCD of 125 and 1000 is 125.
- Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 125:
  $$
  \frac{125 \div 125}{1000 \div 125} = \frac{1}{8}
  $$
So, $$ \frac{125}{1000} $$ simplifies to $$ \frac{1}{8} $$.

In summary:
a) $$ \frac{14}{28} = \frac{1}{2} $$  
b) $$ \frac{125}{1000} = \frac{1}{8} $$
a) $$ \frac{14}{28} = \frac{1}{2} $$ b) $$ \frac{125}{1000} = \frac{1}{8} $$

Simplify these fractions.
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