Question

How do you simplify the fraction 18/72

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator GCD of 18 and 72 is 18

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD 18 ÷ 18 / 72 ÷ 18

Reduced fraction: 1 / 4 Therefore, 18/72 simplified to lowest terms is 1/4.