How to simplify 89/20?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 89/20, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 89/20

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 89 and 20: GCD(89, 20) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 89/1 = 89
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 20/1 = 20
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 89/20

The final result is: 89 20 = 89 20

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