Simplifying 60/135

How to reduce 60/135 to its simplest form

To simplify 60/135 we have to divide both numerator (60) and denominator (135) 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 60/135

60
135
=
4
9
Greatest Common Factor (GCF): 15

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60
135
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Find the greatest common factor of 60 and 135
To simplify a fraction, look for the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator. The greatest common divisor of 60 and the 135 is 15. We therefore divide the numerator and denominator by 15.
60 / 15
135 / 15
=
4
9

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