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Simplifying 60/72

How to reduce 60/72 to its simplest form

To simplify 60/72 we have to divide both numerator (60) and denominator (72) 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 60/72

60
72
=
5
6
Greatest Common Factor (GCF): 12

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Simplifying 60/72 step by step

60
72
1
Find the greatest common factor of 60 and 72
To simplify a fraction, look for the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator. The greatest common divisor of 60 and the 72 is 12. We therefore divide the numerator and denominator by 12.
60 / 12
72 / 12
=
5
6

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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.