16/56 as a simplified form

How to simplify 16/56 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 16/56 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 16/56 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 16/56-

Given fraction is => 16/56

16 = Numerator

56 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(16,56) = 8


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[16] and the denominator[56] is 8.
• Now divide the numerator[16] and the denominator[56] by 8.
=> 16 ÷ 8/56 ÷ 8 = 2/7
= 2/7

Hence, the 16/56 simplified form is 2/7.