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Simplest form answer

21/24 Simplified = 7/8

The simplified form of 21/24 is 7/8. The GCF is 3, the decimal is 0.875, and the percent is 87.5%.

Simplified

7/8

Decimal

0.875

Percent

87.5%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 21 and 24 is 3.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

21 ÷ 3 = 7

24 ÷ 3 = 8

3. Write the result.

21/24 simplified is 7/8.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

7/8 = 0.875

Percentage equivalent

7/8 = 87.5%

Visual fraction bar

87.5%

The filled part represents 7/8 of one whole.

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