Question

what is the fraction 27/48 simplified?

Answer 1

Answer:

The simplified form of the given fractional number is $\frac{9}{16}$.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The fractional number is $\frac{27}{48}$.

To find : The simplified form of the given fractional number.

Solution :

• The given fractional number is $\frac{27}{48}$.
• We have to find the simplified form of the given fractional number.
• To find the simplified form of the fractional number, we have to divide numerator and denominator both by their common factor.
• $3$ is the common factor of both $27$ and $48$. Hence, we will divide numerator and denominator by $3$.
• So, we get

       $\frac{27}{48} = \frac{9}{16}$

• ∴ The simplified form of the given fractional number is $\frac{9}{16}$.