How to simplify 19/23?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 19/23, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 19/23

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 19 and 23: GCD(19, 23) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 19/1 = 19
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 23/1 = 23
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 19/23

The final result is: 19 23 = 19 23

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