Simplest form answer

48/72 Simplified = 2/3

The simplified form of 48/72 is 2/3. The GCF is 24, the decimal is 0.6667..., and the percent is 66.6667...%.

Simplified

2/3

Decimal

0.6667...

Percent

66.6667...%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 48 and 72 is 24.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

48 ÷ 24 = 2

72 ÷ 24 = 3

3. Write the result.

48/72 simplified is 2/3.

Decimal equivalent

2/3 = 0.6667...

Percentage equivalent

2/3 = 66.6667...%

66.6667...%

The filled part represents 2/3 of one whole.

Use the main fraction simplifier for any numerator and denominator.