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Simplest form answer

36/45 Simplified = 4/5

The simplified form of 36/45 is 4/5. The GCF is 9, the decimal is 0.8, and the percent is 80%.

Simplified

4/5

Decimal

0.8

Percent

80%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 36 and 45 is 9.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

36 ÷ 9 = 4

45 ÷ 9 = 5

3. Write the result.

36/45 simplified is 4/5.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

4/5 = 0.8

Percentage equivalent

4/5 = 80%

Visual fraction bar

80%

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