How to simplify 39/40?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 39/40, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 39/40

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 39 and 40: GCD(39, 40) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 39/1 = 39
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 40/1 = 40
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 39/40

The final result is: 39 40 = 39 40

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