How to simplify 49/100?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 49/100, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 49/100

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 49 and 100: GCD(49, 100) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 49/1 = 49
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 100/1 = 100
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 49/100

The final result is: 49 100 = 49 100

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