Simplest form answer

16/48 Simplified = 1/3

The simplified form of 16/48 is 1/3. The GCF is 16, the decimal is 0.3333..., and the percent is 33.3333...%.

Simplified

1/3

Decimal

0.3333...

Percent

33.3333...%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 16 and 48 is 16.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

16 ÷ 16 = 1

48 ÷ 16 = 3

3. Write the result.

16/48 simplified is 1/3.

Decimal equivalent

1/3 = 0.3333...

Percentage equivalent

1/3 = 33.3333...%

33.3333...%

The filled part represents 1/3 of one whole.

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