48/8 Simplified

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What is 48/8 Simplified?

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Fraction 48/8 simplified to lowest terms is
6

GCF(48, 8) = 8 · the denominator divides out: 48 ÷ 8 = 6, a whole number

Why 48/8 = 6

2×2×2×2×3
2×2×2

Cancelled 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 = GCF; left 6.

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What is 48/8 Simplified?

Fraction 48/8 simplified to lowest terms is 6

What is 48/8 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 6 ÷ 1 = 6. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 48 and 8?

The Greatest Common Factor of 48 and 8 is 8, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 6. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.