Simplest Calculator

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Set this to simplify a mixed number such as 2 18/24.
Simplest form
3/4
Simplify Fractions Calculator
Simplified numerator
3
Simplified denominator
4
GCF divided out
15
As a mixed number
3/4
As an improper fraction
3/4
As a decimal
0.75
Exact decimal expansion
0.75
As a percent
75 %
Fraction entered
45/60
Already in lowest terms
No
Proper fraction
Yes
Worked out from Euclid, Elements, Book VII, Propositions 1-2 (the Euclidean algorithm for greatest common measure) and 2 other sources.

How this is worked out

4 steps
  1. Greatest common factor of 45 and 60 is 15.
  2. Divide both parts by 15: 45 / 15 = 3 and 60 / 15 = 4.
  3. Simplest form: 3/4
  4. Decimal value: 3/4 = 0.75
Equivalent fractionstable
3/4, 6/8, 9/12, 12/16, 15/20, 18/24

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