48/26 Simplified

What is 48/26 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 48/26 simplified to lowest terms is 24/13
48
/
26
=
24
/
13

24/13 is the simplified fraction of 48/26.

Since the numerator [48] is greater than the denominator [26] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

24
/
13
=1
11
/
13

Simplifying Fraction 48/26 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 48/26 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [48] and denominator [26].

GCF of 48 and 26 is 2

And then divide both the numerator [48] and denominator [26] by the GCF [2].

48 ÷ 2
/
26 ÷ 2
=
24
/
13

Simplifying Fraction 48/26 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 48/26 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [48] and denominator [26].

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

2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
/
2 × 13
=
24
/
13

Simplifying Fraction 48/26 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [48] and denominator [26] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

48 ÷ 2
/
26 ÷ 2
=
24
/
13

See Also

Fraction Simplification Table

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 48/26 Simplified? (The answer is: 24/13). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '48/26') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 48/26) 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 48/26 Simplified?

Fraction 48/26 simplified to lowest terms is 24/13