Simplify 72/27

72/27
=
8 3
Mixed Number: 2 2/3
Decimal: 2.666667
Percentage: 266.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find GCD of numerator and denominator
    GCD(72, 27) = 9
  2. 2
    Divide both by GCD
    72 ÷ 9 = 8    27 ÷ 9 = 3
  3. 3
    Simplified fraction
    8/3

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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