72/9 Simplified

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What is 72/9 Simplified?

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Fraction 72/9 simplified to lowest terms is
8

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

Why 72/9 = 8

2×2×2×3×3
3×3

Cancelled 3 × 3 = 9 = GCF; left 8.

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What is 72/9 Simplified?

Fraction 72/9 simplified to lowest terms is 8

What is 72/9 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 8 ÷ 1 = 8. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 72 and 9?

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