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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 24/72 is 1/3. The GCF is 24, the decimal is 0.3333..., and the percent is 33.3333...%.
Simplified
1/3
Decimal
0.3333...
Percent
33.3333...%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 24 and 72 is 24.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
24 ÷ 24 = 1
72 ÷ 24 = 3
3. Write the result.
24/72 simplified is 1/3.
Decimal equivalent
1/3 = 0.3333...
Percentage equivalent
1/3 = 33.3333...%
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