Simplifies, as a fraction (7)

I believe the answer is:

reduces

(Other definitions for reduces that I've seen before include "Secured (anag.)" , "Makes smaller or lower" , "Lowers" , "Takes off, weight say" , "contracts" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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