Simplify 40/64
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
40
64
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 40/64
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 40 and 64 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 40 ÷ 8 = 5
Denominator: 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 40/64 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
40/64 = 62.5% of the whole