72/20 as a simplified form

How to simplify 72/20 as a simplified form?

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

Follow these easy steps to simplify 72/20-

Given fraction is => 72/20

72 = Numerator

20 = Denominator

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


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

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