72/16 as a simplified form

How to simplify 72/16 as a simplified form?

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

Follow these easy steps to simplify 72/16-

Given fraction is => 72/16

72 = Numerator

16 = Denominator

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


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

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