15/48 Simplified

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What is 15/48 Simplified?

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Fraction 15/48 simplified to lowest terms is
5/16

= 0.3125

GCF(15, 48) = 3 · 5/16 is in lowest terms

Why 15/48 = 5/16

3×5
2×2×2×2×3

Cancelled 3 = GCF; left 5/16.

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What is 15/48 Simplified?

Fraction 15/48 simplified to lowest terms is 5/16

What is 15/48 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 15 and 48?

The Greatest Common Factor of 15 and 48 is 3, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 5/16. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.