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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 17/85 is 1/5. The GCF is 17, 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 17 and 85 is 17.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
17 ÷ 17 = 1
85 ÷ 17 = 5
3. Write the result.
17/85 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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