Simplest form answer

16/40 Simplified = 2/5

The simplified form of 16/40 is 2/5. The GCF is 8, the decimal is 0.4, and the percent is 40%.

Simplified

2/5

Decimal

0.4

Percent

40%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 16 and 40 is 8.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

16 ÷ 8 = 2

40 ÷ 8 = 5

3. Write the result.

16/40 simplified is 2/5.

Decimal equivalent

2/5 = 0.4

Percentage equivalent

2/5 = 40%

40%

The filled part represents 2/5 of one whole.

Use the main fraction simplifier for any numerator and denominator.