12/72 as a simplified form

How to simplify 12/72 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 12/72 simply find the Greatest Common Factor[GCF] of both numerator and denominator, if GCF is greater than 1 divide both the numerator and denominator by GCF, otherwise, the fraction is already in simplest form.

Solution for fraction 12/72 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 12/72-

Given fraction is => 12/72

12 = Numerator

72 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(12,72) = 12


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[12] and the denominator[72] is 12.
• Now divide the numerator[12] and the denominator[72] by 12.
=> 12 ÷ 12/72 ÷ 12 = 1/6
= 1/6

Hence, the 12/72 simplified form is 1/6.