32/28 Simplified

What is 32/28 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 32/28 simplified to lowest terms is 8/7
32
/
28
=
8
/
7

8/7 is the simplified fraction of 32/28.

Since the numerator [32] is greater than the denominator [28] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

8
/
7
=1
1
/
7

Simplifying Fraction 32/28 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 32/28 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [32] and denominator [28].

GCF of 32 and 28 is 4

And then divide both the numerator [32] and denominator [28] by the GCF [4].

32 ÷ 4
/
28 ÷ 4
=
8
/
7

Simplifying Fraction 32/28 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 32/28 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [32] and denominator [28].

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 × 2
/
2 × 2 × 7
=
8
/
7

Simplifying Fraction 32/28 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [32] and denominator [28] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

32 ÷ 2
/
28 ÷ 2
=
16
/
14
16 ÷ 2
/
14 ÷ 2
=
8
/
7

See Also

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This calculator will help you to simplify any fraction to its simplest form. For example, it can help you find out what is 32/28 Simplified? (The answer is: 8/7). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '32/28') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 32/28) 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 32/28 Simplified?

Fraction 32/28 simplified to lowest terms is 8/7