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In [[mathematics]], '''reduction''' refers to the [[rewriting]] of an [[expression (mathematics)|expression]] into a simpler form. For example, the process of rewriting a [[Fraction (mathematics)|fraction]] into one with the smallest whole-number denominator possible (while keeping the numerator a whole number) is called "[[reducing a fraction]]". Rewriting a [[Nth root|radical]] (or "root") expression with the smallest possible whole number under the radical symbol is called "reducing a radical". Minimizing the number of radicals that appear underneath other radicals in an expression is called [[denesting radicals]].