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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 24/48 is 1/2. The GCF is 24, 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 24 and 48 is 24.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
24 ÷ 24 = 1
48 ÷ 24 = 2
3. Write the result.
24/48 simplified is 1/2.
Decimal equivalent
1/2 = 0.5
Percentage equivalent
1/2 = 50%
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