72/64 Simplified

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What is 72/64 Simplified?

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Fraction 72/64 simplified to lowest terms is 9/8
72
64
=
9
8

9/8 is the simplified fraction of 72/64.

Since the numerator [72] is greater than the denominator [64] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

9
8
=1
1
8

Simplifying Fraction 72/64 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 72/64 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [72] and denominator [64].

GCF of 72 and 64 is 8

And then divide both the numerator [72] and denominator [64] by the GCF [8].

72 ÷ 8
64 ÷ 8
=
9
8

Simplifying Fraction 72/64 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 72/64 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [72] and denominator [64].

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

2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
=
9
8

Simplifying Fraction 72/64 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [72] and denominator [64] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a remainder.

72 ÷ 2
64 ÷ 2
=
36
32
36 ÷ 2
32 ÷ 2
=
18
16
18 ÷ 2
16 ÷ 2
=
9
8

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Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 72/64) 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).

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What is 72/64 Simplified?

Fraction 72/64 simplified to lowest terms is 9/8

How do you simplify 72/64?

72/64 simplified to lowest terms is 9/8. Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF (8).

What is the GCF of 72 and 64?

The Greatest Common Factor of 72 and 64 is 8.