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What is 875/1000 simplified

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To simplify a fraction, we need to factor it. In other words, we need to prime factor both the numerator and the denominator.


(875)/(1000)


(5*5*5*7)/(2*2*2*5*5*5)

Cross-cancel.

(7)/(2*2*2) \ or\ (7)/(8)

Decimal: 0.875
Percent: 87.5%
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