How to simplify 19/20?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 19/20, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 19/20

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 19 and 20: GCD(19, 20) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 19/1 = 19
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 20/1 = 20
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 19/20

The final result is: 19 20 = 19 20

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