How to simplify 100/78?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 100/78, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 100/78

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 100 and 78: GCD(100, 78) = 2.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 100/2 = 50
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 78/2 = 39
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 50/39

The final result is: 100 78 = 50 39