20/72 as a simplified form

How to simplify 20/72 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 20/72 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 20/72 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 20/72-

Given fraction is => 20/72

20 = Numerator

72 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(20,72) = 4


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[20] and the denominator[72] is 4.
• Now divide the numerator[20] and the denominator[72] by 4.
=> 20 ÷ 4/72 ÷ 4 = 5/18
= 5/18

Hence, the 20/72 simplified form is 5/18.