Question

What is 875/1000 simplified

Answer 1

So,

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%