3/72 Simplified

What is 3/72 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 3/72 simplified to lowest terms is 1/24
3
/
72
=
1
/
24

1/24 is the simplified fraction of 3/72.

Simplifying Fraction 3/72 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 3/72 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [3] and denominator [72].

GCF of 3 and 72 is 3

And then divide both the numerator [3] and denominator [72] by the GCF [3].

3 ÷ 3
/
72 ÷ 3
=
1
/
24

Simplifying Fraction 3/72 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 3/72 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [3] and denominator [72].

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

3
/
2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
=
1
/
24

Simplifying Fraction 3/72 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [3] and denominator [72] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

3 ÷ 3
/
72 ÷ 3
=
1
/
24

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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 3/72 Simplified? (The answer is: 1/24). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '3/72') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 3/72) 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 3/72 Simplified?

Fraction 3/72 simplified to lowest terms is 1/24