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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 12/21 is 4/7. The GCF is 3, the decimal is 0.5714..., and the percent is 57.1429...%.
Simplified
4/7
Decimal
0.5714...
Percent
57.1429...%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 12 and 21 is 3.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
12 ÷ 3 = 4
21 ÷ 3 = 7
3. Write the result.
12/21 simplified is 4/7.
Decimal equivalent
4/7 = 0.5714...
Percentage equivalent
4/7 = 57.1429...%
The filled part represents 4/7 of one whole.
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