The simplest form of 20/8 is 5/2.
Steps to simplifying fractions
- Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 20 and 8 is 4 - Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
20 ÷ 4/8 ÷ 4 - Reduced fraction: 5/2
Therefore, 20/8 simplified to lowest terms is 5/2.
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