14/40 Simplified

What is 14/40 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 14/40 simplified to lowest terms is 7/20
14
/
40
=
7
/
20

7/20 is the simplified fraction of 14/40.

Simplifying Fraction 14/40 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 14/40 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [14] and denominator [40].

GCF of 14 and 40 is 2

And then divide both the numerator [14] and denominator [40] by the GCF [2].

14 ÷ 2
/
40 ÷ 2
=
7
/
20

Simplifying Fraction 14/40 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 14/40 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [14] and denominator [40].

Now we can write down a new fraction expressed by its Prime Factors and cancel common factors in numerator and denominator:

2 × 7
/
2 × 2 × 2 × 5
=
7
/
20

Simplifying Fraction 14/40 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [14] and denominator [40] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

14 ÷ 2
/
40 ÷ 2
=
7
/
20

Fraction Simplifier Calculator

This calculator will help you to simplify any fraction to its simplest form. For example, it can help you find out what is 14/40 Simplified? (The answer is: 7/20). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '14/40') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 14/40) means reducing it to its simplest form. A fraction is considered simplified if its numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1 (one).

FAQ

What is 14/40 Simplified?

Fraction 14/40 simplified to lowest terms is 7/20