45/40 Simplified

What is 45/40 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 45/40 simplified to lowest terms is 9/8
45
/
40
=
9
/
8

9/8 is the simplified fraction of 45/40.

Since the numerator [45] is greater than the denominator [40] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

9
/
8
=1
1
/
8

Simplifying Fraction 45/40 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 45/40 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [45] and denominator [40].

GCF of 45 and 40 is 5

And then divide both the numerator [45] and denominator [40] by the GCF [5].

45 ÷ 5
/
40 ÷ 5
=
9
/
8

Simplifying Fraction 45/40 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 45/40 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [45] and denominator [40].

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

3 × 3 × 5
/
2 × 2 × 2 × 5
=
9
/
8

Simplifying Fraction 45/40 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [45] and denominator [40] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

45 ÷ 5
/
40 ÷ 5
=
9
/
8

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 45/40 Simplified? (The answer is: 9/8). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '45/40') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 45/40) 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
45/26
45/28
45/2945/29
45/31
45/32
45/34
45/3745/37
45/38
45/4145/41
45/42
45/4345/43
45/4445/44
45/46
45/47
45/49
45/52
45/53

FAQ

What is 45/40 Simplified?

Fraction 45/40 simplified to lowest terms is 9/8