Simplify Fraction Calculator

Simplify any fraction to its lowest terms with step-by-step explanation.

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Simplified Fraction

Original

24/36

=

Simplified

2
3

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