How to simplify 1/5?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 1/5, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 1/5

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 1 and 5: GCD(1, 5) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 1/1 = 1
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 5/1 = 5
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 1/5

The final result is: 1 5 = 1 5

Since the GCD is equal to 1, the fraction was already in its simplest form and couldn't be further reduced.