Fraction Simplifier Tool
Enter a fraction to simplify it to its irreducible form. Download the result as a PDF for future reference.
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Simplified Fraction
Original Fraction:
12
18
Irreducible Fraction:
2
3
Calculation Details
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 12 and 18 is 6.
We divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD to get the simplified fraction:
12 ÷ 6 = 2, 18 ÷ 6 = 3
Steps to Simplify Fractions
- Find all factors of the numerator and denominator.
- Determine the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD).
- Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD.
- The resulting fraction is in its simplest (irreducible) form.
ℹ️ About Irreducible Fractions
An irreducible fraction (or fraction in lowest terms) is a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are integers that have no common divisors other than 1.
Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand, compare, and use in further calculations.