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Simplest form answer
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%
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 equivalent
1/8 = 0.125
Percentage equivalent
1/8 = 12.5%
The filled part represents 1/8 of one whole.
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