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Simplest form answer

54/72 Simplified = 3/4

The simplified form of 54/72 is 3/4. The GCF is 18, the decimal is 0.75, and the percent is 75%.

Simplified

3/4

Decimal

0.75

Percent

75%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 54 and 72 is 18.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

54 ÷ 18 = 3

72 ÷ 18 = 4

3. Write the result.

54/72 simplified is 3/4.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

3/4 = 0.75

Percentage equivalent

3/4 = 75%

Visual fraction bar

75%

The filled part represents 3/4 of one whole.

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