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In this paper, we present simulation and experimental studies on the effect of the geometrical relationship between current-in-plane giant magnetoresistive (GMR) element and MFCs made of a NiFeCuMo film. Finite element method (FEM) simulations showed that although an overlap between the MFCs and GMR element enhances their magneto-static coupling, it can lead to a loss of magnetoresistance ratio due to a magnetic shielding effect by the MFCs. Therefore, we propose a comb-shaped GMR element with alternate notches and fins. The FEM simulations showed that the fins of the comb-shaped GMR element provide a strong magneto-static coupling with the MFCs, whereas the electric current is confined within the main body of the comb-shaped GMR element, resulting in improved sensitivity. 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