1/5 Simplified

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What is 1/5 (⅕) Simplified?

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Fraction 1/5 simplified to lowest terms is
1/5 (⅕)

= 0.2

Already in lowest terms: GCF(1, 5) = 1

Why 1/5 cannot be reduced

1
5

1 and 5 share no prime factor: GCF = 1.

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What is 1/5 (⅕) Simplified?

Fraction 1/5 simplified to lowest terms is 1/5 (⅕)

What is 1/5 (⅕) as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 1 ÷ 5 = 0.2. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 1 and 5?

The Greatest Common Factor of 1 and 5 is 1, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 1/5 (⅕). A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.

Can 1/5 be reduced?

No: 1 and 5 share no prime factor, so their GCF is 1 and 1/5 is already in lowest terms.