45/100 Simplified
The fraction 45/100 written in its simplest form.
45/100 in simplest form
9/20
= 0.45 as a decimal · 45% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 45 and 100 = 5
- 45 ÷ 5 = 9
- 100 ÷ 5 = 20
So 45/100 = 9/20, which cannot be reduced further because 9 and 20 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
45/100 = 9/20 = 18/40 = 27/60 = 36/80 — all equal to 0.45.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 45/100 in simplest form?+
45/100 simplifies to 9/20. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 5, and dividing each by 5 gives 9/20.
How do you simplify 45/100?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 45 and 100, which is 5, then divide the top and bottom by it: 45 ÷ 5 = 9 and 100 ÷ 5 = 20, giving 9/20.