48/30 Simplified

What is 48/30 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 48/30 simplified to lowest terms is 8/5
48
/
30
=
8
/
5

8/5 is the simplified fraction of 48/30.

Since the numerator [48] is greater than the denominator [30] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

8
/
5
=1
3
/
5

Simplifying Fraction 48/30 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 48/30 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [48] and denominator [30].

GCF of 48 and 30 is 6

And then divide both the numerator [48] and denominator [30] by the GCF [6].

48 ÷ 6
/
30 ÷ 6
=
8
/
5

Simplifying Fraction 48/30 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 48/30 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [48] and denominator [30].

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 × 3 × 5
=
8
/
5

Simplifying Fraction 48/30 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [48] and denominator [30] 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
/
30 ÷ 2
=
24
/
15
24 ÷ 3
/
15 ÷ 3
=
8
/
5

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 48/30 Simplified? (The answer is: 8/5). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '48/30') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 48/30) 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
48/17
48/19
48/2224/11
48/23
48/25
24/13
48/2948/29
48/3148/31
24/17
48/35
48/37
48/3824/19
48/4148/41
48/42
48/4348/43
48/44

FAQ

What is 48/30 Simplified?

Fraction 48/30 simplified to lowest terms is 8/5