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Simplest form answer

3/21 Simplified = 1/7

The simplified form of 3/21 is 1/7. The GCF is 3, the decimal is 0.1429..., and the percent is 14.2857...%.

Simplified

1/7

Decimal

0.1429...

Percent

14.2857...%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 3 and 21 is 3.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

3 ÷ 3 = 1

21 ÷ 3 = 7

3. Write the result.

3/21 simplified is 1/7.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

1/7 = 0.1429...

Percentage equivalent

1/7 = 14.2857...%

Visual fraction bar

14.2857...%

The filled part represents 1/7 of one whole.

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