55/33 Simplified

What is 55/33 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 55/33 simplified to lowest terms is 5/3
55
/
33
=
5
/
3

5/3 is the simplified fraction of 55/33.

Since the numerator [55] is greater than the denominator [33] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

5
/
3
=1
2
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 55/33 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 55/33 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [55] and denominator [33].

GCF of 55 and 33 is 11

And then divide both the numerator [55] and denominator [33] by the GCF [11].

55 ÷ 11
/
33 ÷ 11
=
5
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 55/33 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 55/33 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [55] and denominator [33].

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

5 × 11
/
3 × 11
=
5
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 55/33 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [55] and denominator [33] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

55 ÷ 11
/
33 ÷ 11
=
5
/
3

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 55/33 Simplified? (The answer is: 5/3). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '55/33') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 55/33) 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
55/1855/18
55/1955/19
55/20
55/2155/21
55/2355/23
55/24
55/25
55/2655/26
55/2755/27
55/2855/28
55/2955/29
55/3155/31
55/3255/32
55/3455/34
55/35
55/3655/36
55/3755/37
55/3855/38
55/3955/39
55/40
55/4155/41
55/4255/42
55/4355/43
55/44
55/45
55/4655/46
55/4755/47

FAQ

What is 55/33 Simplified?

Fraction 55/33 simplified to lowest terms is 5/3