Simplify 72/16

72/16
=
9 2
Mixed Number: 4 1/2
Decimal: 4.5
Percentage: 450%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find GCD of numerator and denominator
    GCD(72, 16) = 8
  2. 2
    Divide both by GCD
    72 ÷ 8 = 9    16 ÷ 8 = 2
  3. 3
    Simplified fraction
    9/2

How to Simplify Fractions

To simplify a fraction, find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. Divide both by the GCD to get the simplest form.

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