Question

How to simplify 45/100

Answer 1

-- Look for a common factor of both the top and bottom numbers.

           ==>  5  is a common factor of  45  and  100 .

-- Divide the top and bottom numbers by their common factor.

           ==>  45/100  =  9/20 .

-- Look for another common factor of both the top and bottom numbers.

           ==>  The only common factor now is ' 1 ' .

           ==>  That means the fraction is now as simplified as it can get.