8/18 Simplified
The fraction 8/18 written in its simplest form.
8/18 in simplest form
4/9
= 0.444444 as a decimal · 44.4444% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 8 and 18 = 2
- 8 ÷ 2 = 4
- 18 ÷ 2 = 9
So 8/18 = 4/9, which cannot be reduced further because 4 and 9 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
8/18 = 4/9 = 8/18 = 12/27 = 16/36 — all equal to 0.444444.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 8/18 in simplest form?+
8/18 simplifies to 4/9. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 2, and dividing each by 2 gives 4/9.
How do you simplify 8/18?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 18, which is 2, then divide the top and bottom by it: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 and 18 ÷ 2 = 9, giving 4/9.