56/21 Simplified

What is 56/21 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 56/21 simplified to lowest terms is 8/3
56
/
21
=
8
/
3

8/3 is the simplified fraction of 56/21.

Since the numerator [56] is greater than the denominator [21] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

8
/
3
=2
2
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 56/21 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 56/21 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [56] and denominator [21].

GCF of 56 and 21 is 7

And then divide both the numerator [56] and denominator [21] by the GCF [7].

56 ÷ 7
/
21 ÷ 7
=
8
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 56/21 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 56/21 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [56] and denominator [21].

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

2 × 2 × 2 × 7
/
3 × 7
=
8
/
3

Simplifying Fraction 56/21 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [56] and denominator [21] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

56 ÷ 7
/
21 ÷ 7
=
8
/
3

See Also

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 56/21 Simplified? (The answer is: 8/3). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '56/21') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 56/21) 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
28/3
56/9
56/10
56/1156/11
56/1356/13
56/15
56/1756/17
56/1828/9
56/1956/19
56/20
56/2228/11
56/2356/23
56/2556/25
56/26
56/2756/27
56/2956/29
28/15
56/3156/31
56/33
56/3428/17

FAQ

What is 56/21 Simplified?

Fraction 56/21 simplified to lowest terms is 8/3