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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 2/4 is 1/2. The GCF is 2, the decimal is 0.5, and the percent is 50%.
Simplified
1/2
Decimal
0.5
Percent
50%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 2 and 4 is 2.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
2 ÷ 2 = 1
4 ÷ 2 = 2
3. Write the result.
2/4 simplified is 1/2.
Decimal equivalent
1/2 = 0.5
Percentage equivalent
1/2 = 50%
The filled part represents 1/2 of one whole.
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