5/20 Simplified

The fraction 5/20 written in its simplest form.

5/20 in simplest form

1/4

= 0.25 as a decimal · 25% as a percentage

How it works

To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

So 5/20 = 1/4, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 4 share no common factor other than 1.

5/20 = 1/4 = 2/8 = 3/12 = 4/16 — all equal to 0.25.

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What is 5/20 in simplest form?+

5/20 simplifies to 1/4. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 5, and dividing each by 5 gives 1/4.

How do you simplify 5/20?+

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 5 and 20, which is 5, then divide the top and bottom by it: 5 ÷ 5 = 1 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4, giving 1/4.