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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 12/60 is 1/5. The GCF is 12, the decimal is 0.2, and the percent is 20%.
Simplified
1/5
Decimal
0.2
Percent
20%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 12 and 60 is 12.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
12 ÷ 12 = 1
60 ÷ 12 = 5
3. Write the result.
12/60 simplified is 1/5.
Decimal equivalent
1/5 = 0.2
Percentage equivalent
1/5 = 20%
The filled part represents 1/5 of one whole.
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