38/4 Simplified

What is 38/4 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 38/4 simplified to lowest terms is 19/2
38
/
4
=
19
/
2

19/2 is the simplified fraction of 38/4.

Since the numerator [38] is greater than the denominator [4] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

19
/
2
=9
1
/
2

Simplifying Fraction 38/4 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 38/4 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [38] and denominator [4].

GCF of 38 and 4 is 2

And then divide both the numerator [38] and denominator [4] by the GCF [2].

38 ÷ 2
/
4 ÷ 2
=
19
/
2

Simplifying Fraction 38/4 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 38/4 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [38] and denominator [4].

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
=
19
/
2

Simplifying Fraction 38/4 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [38] and denominator [4] 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
/
4 ÷ 2
=
19
/
2

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 38/4 Simplified? (The answer is: 19/2). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '38/4') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 38/4) 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 38/4 Simplified?

Fraction 38/4 simplified to lowest terms is 19/2