38/32 Simplified

What is 38/32 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 38/32 simplified to lowest terms is 19/16
38
/
32
=
19
/
16

19/16 is the simplified fraction of 38/32.

Since the numerator [38] is greater than the denominator [32] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

19
/
16
=1
3
/
16

Simplifying Fraction 38/32 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 38/32 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [38] and denominator [32].

GCF of 38 and 32 is 2

And then divide both the numerator [38] and denominator [32] by the GCF [2].

38 ÷ 2
/
32 ÷ 2
=
19
/
16

Simplifying Fraction 38/32 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 38/32 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [38] and denominator [32].

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

2 × 19
/
2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
=
19
/
16

Simplifying Fraction 38/32 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [38] and denominator [32] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

38 ÷ 2
/
32 ÷ 2
=
19
/
16

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 38/32 Simplified? (The answer is: 19/16). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '38/32') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 38/32) 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).

Fraction Simplification Table

FractionLowest Terms
38/17
38/21
38/2338/23
38/25
38/27
38/2938/29
38/3138/31
38/33
38/34
38/35
38/3738/37
38/38
38/39
38/4138/41
38/4338/43
38/45

FAQ

What is 38/32 Simplified?

Fraction 38/32 simplified to lowest terms is 19/16