How to simplify 80/21?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 80/21, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 80/21

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 80 and 21: GCD(80, 21) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 80/1 = 80
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 21/1 = 21
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 80/21

The final result is: 80 21 = 80 21

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