How do I delete Windows XP (bootcamp) on my mbp?

I have a 17" mbp with OS 10.6.8 and I have a separate Windows XP (100 GB) installed when i first bought this mbp.
I hardly use the Windows bcos i mostly do my work on OS and now my OS is really running out of space... ,
so I'm thinking of deleting the Windows XP so that I can gain more space for my OS.
Does anyone know how I can delete the Windows....? Thanks!

thanks!!! didn't think it was this easy!

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