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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 20/40 is 1/2. The GCF is 20, 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 20 and 40 is 20.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
20 ÷ 20 = 1
40 ÷ 20 = 2
3. Write the result.
20/40 simplified is 1/2.
Decimal equivalent
1/2 = 0.5
Percentage equivalent
1/2 = 50%
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