How to simplify 49/89?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 49/89, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 49/89

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 49 and 89: GCD(49, 89) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 49/1 = 49
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 89/1 = 89
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 49/89

The final result is: 49 89 = 49 89

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