What is the fraction 36/80 in lowest terms?
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What is the fraction 36/80 in lowest terms?
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anonymous · Answer

@jabez177

anonymous · Answer

9/20. Do you need an explanation?

anonymous · Answer

na you don't have to

welshfella · Answer

you need to find the GCF of 36 and 80. That is the highest number which divides into 36 and 80. then divide top and bottom of the fraction by this GCF.

jabez177 · Answer

First you need to find the Lowest common denominator. Basically what number can both go into 36 and 80.

anonymous · Answer

Alright

jabez177 · Answer

Ah, the greatest common factor, sorry. :P I'm a bit rusty.

anonymous · Answer

Np

welshfella · Answer

@allenismyname - we should give an explanation anyway.  See Code of Conduct

jabez177 · Answer

@Allenismyname, take a look at the code of conduct. It says we're not supposed to give out direct answers. We're supposed to guide them to the answer. Just a heads up. :P :)

welshfella · Answer

right

anonymous · Answer

Ok. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF which is 4. 36/4=9 and 80/4=20= 9/20