72/38 as a simplified form

How to simplify 72/38 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 72/38 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 72/38 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 72/38-

Given fraction is => 72/38

72 = Numerator

38 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(72,38) = 2


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[72] and the denominator[38] is 2.
• Now divide the numerator[72] and the denominator[38] by 2.
=> 72 ÷ 2/38 ÷ 2 = 36/19
= 36/19

Hence, the 72/38 simplified form is 36/19.