Simplify IPv6 Address Steps Explained

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To simplify the given IPv6 address: AC62:0000:0000:0000:0000:73FA:0000:0000

Remove leading zeros in each hextet:
- 0000 → 0
- 0000 → 0
- 0000 → 0
- 0000 → 0
- 73FA remains as is.
- 0000 → 0
- 0000 → 0
Replace one or more consecutive hextets of zeros with :: (double colon):
- The longest consecutive sequence of zeros is 0000:0000:0000:0000 (four hextets).
- Replace this with ::.
Apply the rules:
- Original: AC62:0000:0000:0000:0000:73FA:0000:0000
- After removing leading zeros: AC62:0:0:0:0:73FA:0:0
- After replacing consecutive zeros: AC62::73FA:0:0

AC62::73FA:0:0

Note:

The reference answer AC62::73FA:0000:0000 is also correct, but it is less simplified than the standard form.
The most simplified form is AC62::73FA:0:0.

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