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Simplest form answer

27/45 Simplified = 3/5

The simplified form of 27/45 is 3/5. The GCF is 9, the decimal is 0.6, and the percent is 60%.

Simplified

3/5

Decimal

0.6

Percent

60%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 27 and 45 is 9.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

27 ÷ 9 = 3

45 ÷ 9 = 5

3. Write the result.

27/45 simplified is 3/5.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

3/5 = 0.6

Percentage equivalent

3/5 = 60%

Visual fraction bar

60%

The filled part represents 3/5 of one whole.

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