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Simplifying 100/125

How to reduce 100/125 to its simplest form

To simplify 100/125 we have to divide both numerator (100) and denominator (125) by their greatest common factor (GCF). In other words, writing a fraction in its simplest form means that both numerator and denominator can no longer be divided by the same whole number other than 1.

Result simplifying 100/125

100
125
=
4
5
Greatest Common Factor (GCF): 25

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Simplifying 100/125 step by step

100
125
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Find the greatest common factor of 100 and 125
To simplify a fraction, look for the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator. The greatest common divisor of 100 and the 125 is 25. We therefore divide the numerator and denominator by 25.
100 / 25
125 / 25
=
4
5

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A fraction is irreducible (in its simplest form) when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. In that case the greatest common factor is 1.