72/8 Simplified

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What is 72/8 Simplified?

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Fraction 72/8 simplified to lowest terms is
9

GCF(72, 8) = 8 · the denominator divides out: 72 ÷ 8 = 9, a whole number

Why 72/8 = 9

2×2×2×3×3
2×2×2

Cancelled 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 = GCF; left 9.

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What is 72/8 Simplified?

Fraction 72/8 simplified to lowest terms is 9

What is 72/8 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 9 ÷ 1 = 9. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 72 and 8?

The Greatest Common Factor of 72 and 8 is 8, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 9. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.