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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 15/21 is 5/7. The GCF is 3, the decimal is 0.7143..., and the percent is 71.4286...%.
Simplified
5/7
Decimal
0.7143...
Percent
71.4286...%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 15 and 21 is 3.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
15 ÷ 3 = 5
21 ÷ 3 = 7
3. Write the result.
15/21 simplified is 5/7.
Decimal equivalent
5/7 = 0.7143...
Percentage equivalent
5/7 = 71.4286...%
The filled part represents 5/7 of one whole.
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