45/60 Simplified
The fraction 45/60 written in its simplest form.
45/60 in simplest form
3/4
= 0.75 as a decimal · 75% 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 60 = 15
- 45 ÷ 15 = 3
- 60 ÷ 15 = 4
So 45/60 = 3/4, which cannot be reduced further because 3 and 4 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
45/60 = 3/4 = 6/8 = 9/12 = 12/16 — all equal to 0.75.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 45/60 in simplest form?+
45/60 simplifies to 3/4. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 15, and dividing each by 15 gives 3/4.
How do you simplify 45/60?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 45 and 60, which is 15, then divide the top and bottom by it: 45 ÷ 15 = 3 and 60 ÷ 15 = 4, giving 3/4.