How to simplify 81/79?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 81/79, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 81/79

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 81 and 79: GCD(81, 79) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 81/1 = 81
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 79/1 = 79
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 81/79

The final result is: 81 79 = 81 79

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