Simplify 48/120

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

48 120 = 2 5

Decimal: 0.4

Percentage: 40%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 48/120

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 48 and 120 is 24

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 48 ÷ 24 = 2

Denominator: 120 ÷ 24 = 5

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 48/120 simplified to lowest terms is 2/5

Visual Representation

48/120 = 40% of the whole

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