16/72 as a simplified form

How to simplify 16/72 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 16/72 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 16/72 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 16/72-

Given fraction is => 16/72

16 = Numerator

72 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(16,72) = 8


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[16] and the denominator[72] is 8.
• Now divide the numerator[16] and the denominator[72] by 8.
=> 16 ÷ 8/72 ÷ 8 = 2/9
= 2/9

Hence, the 16/72 simplified form is 2/9.