72/27 as a simplified form

How to simplify 72/27 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 72/27 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 72/27 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 72/27-

Given fraction is => 72/27

72 = Numerator

27 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(72,27) = 9


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[72] and the denominator[27] is 9.
• Now divide the numerator[72] and the denominator[27] by 9.
=> 72 ÷ 9/27 ÷ 9 = 8/3
= 8/3

Hence, the 72/27 simplified form is 8/3.