How to simplify 100/40?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 100/40, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 100/40

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 100 and 40: GCD(100, 40) = 20.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 100/20 = 5
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 40/20 = 2
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 5/2

The final result is: 100 40 = 5 2