36/9 Simplified

What is 36/9 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 36/9 simplified to lowest terms is 4/1
36
/
9
=
4
/
1

4/1 is the simplified fraction of 36/9.

Since the numerator [36] is greater than the denominator [9] and numerator is a multiple of the denominator, so we can convert it into a whole number:

4
/
1
=4

Simplifying Fraction 36/9 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 36/9 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [36] and denominator [9].

GCF of 36 and 9 is 9

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

36 ÷ 9
/
9 ÷ 9
=
4
/
1

Simplifying Fraction 36/9 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 36/9 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [36] and denominator [9].

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
=
4
/
1

Simplifying Fraction 36/9 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [36] and denominator [9] 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
/
9 ÷ 3
=
12
/
3
12 ÷ 3
/
3 ÷ 3
=
4
/
1

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 36/9 Simplified? (The answer is: 4/1). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '36/9') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 36/9) 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 36/9 Simplified?

Fraction 36/9 simplified to lowest terms is 4/1