Well, both 4 and 56 can be divided by two, which simplifies the number to 2/28. Both 2 and 28 can be divided by two, which simplifies to 1/14. Therefore 1/14 is the simplest form.You could also do this faster by discovering that both 4 and 56 can be divided by four, and then simplify in one step.Basically, the way to simplify is to find a common number that both numbers can be divided by. Continue doing that until there is not a number that both numbers can be divided by.Hope this helps! If you have any questions I will do my best to answer in the comments....

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