2/8 Simplified

What is 2/8 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 2/8 simplified to lowest terms is 1/4 (¼)
2
/
8
=
1
/
4

1/4 (¼) is the simplified fraction of 2/8.

Simplifying Fraction 2/8 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 2/8 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [2] and denominator [8].

GCF of 2 and 8 is 2

And then divide both the numerator [2] and denominator [8] by the GCF [2].

2 ÷ 2
/
8 ÷ 2
=
1
/
4

Simplifying Fraction 2/8 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 2/8 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [2] and denominator [8].

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

2
/
2 × 2 × 2
=
1
/
4

Simplifying Fraction 2/8 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [2] and denominator [8] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

2 ÷ 2
/
8 ÷ 2
=
1
/
4

See Also

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 2/8 Simplified? (The answer is: 1/4 (¼)). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '2/8') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 2/8) 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 2/8 Simplified?

Fraction 2/8 simplified to lowest terms is 1/4 (¼)