72/36 as a simplified form

How to simplify 72/36 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 72/36 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 72/36 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 72/36-

Given fraction is => 72/36

72 = Numerator

36 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(72,36) = 36


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[72] and the denominator[36] is 36.
• Now divide the numerator[72] and the denominator[36] by 36.
=> 72 ÷ 36/36 ÷ 36 = 2/1
= 2/1

Hence, the 72/36 simplified form is 2/1.