Simplify Fraction Calculator
Simplify any fraction to its lowest terms with step-by-step explanation.
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Quick examples:
Simplified Fraction
Original
24/36
Simplified
23
GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)
12
Decimal
0.666667
Percentage
66.67%
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Original: 24/36
2. GCD of 24 and 36 = 12
3. Divide both by 12:
4. 24 ÷ 12 = 2
5. 36 ÷ 12 = 3
6. Simplified: 2/3
Prime factors of 24
2 × 2 × 2 × 3
Prime factors of 36
2 × 2 × 3 × 3
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Formula Source: Handbook of Mathematical Functions
by Abramowitz & Stegun
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.