How to simplify 100/20?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 100/20, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 100/20

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 100 and 20: GCD(100, 20) = 20.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 100/20 = 5
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 20/20 = 1
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 5/1

The final result is: 100 20 = 5 1