36/27 Simplified

What is 36/27 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 36/27 simplified to lowest terms is 4/3
36
/
27
=
4
/
3

4/3 is the simplified fraction of 36/27.

Since the numerator [36] is greater than the denominator [27] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

4
/
3
=1
1
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 36/27 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 36/27 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [36] and denominator [27].

GCF of 36 and 27 is 9

And then divide both the numerator [36] and denominator [27] by the GCF [9].

36 ÷ 9
/
27 ÷ 9
=
4
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 36/27 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 36/27 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [36] and denominator [27].

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

2 × 2 × 3 × 3
/
3 × 3 × 3
=
4
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 36/27 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [36] and denominator [27] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

36 ÷ 3
/
27 ÷ 3
=
12
/
9
12 ÷ 3
/
9 ÷ 3
=
4
/
3

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 36/27 Simplified? (The answer is: 4/3). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '36/27') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 36/27) 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 36/27 Simplified?

Fraction 36/27 simplified to lowest terms is 4/3