72/2 Simplified

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What is 72/2 Simplified?

Answer

Fraction 72/2 simplified to lowest terms is
36

GCF(72, 2) = 2 · the denominator divides out: 72 ÷ 2 = 36, a whole number

Why 72/2 = 36

2×2×2×3×3
2

Cancelled 2 = GCF; left 36.

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Fraction Simplification Table

FractionLowest Terms
72/236
72/418
72/572/5
72/89
72/98
72/1036/5
72/126
72/1524/5
72/169/2
72/184
72/2018/5
72/243
72/278/3
72/2818/7
72/3012/5
72/3572/35
72/362
72/409/5
72/458/5
72/483/2
72/544/3
72/569/7
72/606/5
72/638/7
72/649/8
72/6572/65
72/7618/19
72/7812/13
72/809/10
72/818/9

FAQ

What is 72/2 Simplified?

Fraction 72/2 simplified to lowest terms is 36

What is 72/2 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 36 ÷ 1 = 36. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 72 and 2?

The Greatest Common Factor of 72 and 2 is 2, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 36. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.

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