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Simplest form answer

12/24 Simplified = 1/2

The simplified form of 12/24 is 1/2. The GCF is 12, the decimal is 0.5, and the percent is 50%.

Simplified

1/2

Decimal

0.5

Percent

50%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 12 and 24 is 12.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

12 ÷ 12 = 1

24 ÷ 12 = 2

3. Write the result.

12/24 simplified is 1/2.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

1/2 = 0.5

Percentage equivalent

1/2 = 50%

Visual fraction bar

50%

The filled part represents 1/2 of one whole.

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