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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 16/32 is 1/2. The GCF is 16, the decimal is 0.5, and the percent is 50%.
Simplified
1/2
Decimal
0.5
Percent
50%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 16 and 32 is 16.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
16 ÷ 16 = 1
32 ÷ 16 = 2
3. Write the result.
16/32 simplified is 1/2.
Decimal equivalent
1/2 = 0.5
Percentage equivalent
1/2 = 50%
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