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Simplest form answer

2/16 Simplified = 1/8

The simplified form of 2/16 is 1/8. The GCF is 2, the decimal is 0.125, and the percent is 12.5%.

Simplified

1/8

Decimal

0.125

Percent

12.5%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 2 and 16 is 2.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

2 ÷ 2 = 1

16 ÷ 2 = 8

3. Write the result.

2/16 simplified is 1/8.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

1/8 = 0.125

Percentage equivalent

1/8 = 12.5%

Visual fraction bar

12.5%

The filled part represents 1/8 of one whole.

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