48/3 Simplified

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What is 48/3 Simplified?

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Fraction 48/3 simplified to lowest terms is
16

GCF(48, 3) = 3 · the denominator divides out: 48 ÷ 3 = 16, a whole number

Why 48/3 = 16

2×2×2×2×3
3

Cancelled 3 = GCF; left 16.

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What is 48/3 Simplified?

Fraction 48/3 simplified to lowest terms is 16

What is 48/3 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 16 ÷ 1 = 16. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 48 and 3?

The Greatest Common Factor of 48 and 3 is 3, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 16. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.