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The simplest form of 157/1256 is 1/8.

Steps to simplifying fractions

1. Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
   GCD of 157 and 1256 is 157
2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
   157 ÷ 157/1256 ÷ 157
3. Reduced fraction: 1/8
   Therefore, 157/1256 simplified to lowest terms is 1/8.

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