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Simplifying 6/15

How to reduce 6/15 to its simplest form

To simplify 6/15 we have to divide both numerator (6) and denominator (15) 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 6/15

6
15
=
2
5
Greatest Common Factor (GCF): 3

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Simplifying 6/15 step by step

6
15
1
Find the greatest common factor of 6 and 15
To simplify a fraction, look for the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator. The greatest common divisor of 6 and the 15 is 3. We therefore divide the numerator and denominator by 3.
6 / 3
15 / 3
=
2
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.