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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 2/12 is 1/6. The GCF is 2, the decimal is 0.1667..., and the percent is 16.6667...%.
Simplified
1/6
Decimal
0.1667...
Percent
16.6667...%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 2 and 12 is 2.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
2 ÷ 2 = 1
12 ÷ 2 = 6
3. Write the result.
2/12 simplified is 1/6.
Decimal equivalent
1/6 = 0.1667...
Percentage equivalent
1/6 = 16.6667...%
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