"Much more simple" or "much more simpler"

Question

Which is the correct sentence?

It is much more simple to resolve the memory leak issues.

It is much more simpler to resolve the memory leak issues.

Much simpler or much more simple. One or the other, not both. — John Lawler, Oct 07 '13 at 16:53
"More" provides the comparative degree. With more you don't need simpler. This question is better suited to ELL. — Andrew Leach, Oct 07 '13 at 16:54
Where hopefully you'll be directed to a reference such as here — Edwin Ashworth, Oct 07 '13 at 16:59

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 07 '13 at 16:54

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You may say either "more simple" or "simpler", but both together are redundant.

answered Oct 07 '13 at 16:54

ex-user2728

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Thank you very more mucher! (Or is is much morer?) – bib Oct 07 '13 at 18:10

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