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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 4/12 is 1/3. The GCF is 4, 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 4 and 12 is 4.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
4 ÷ 4 = 1
12 ÷ 4 = 3
3. Write the result.
4/12 simplified is 1/3.
Decimal equivalent
1/3 = 0.3333...
Percentage equivalent
1/3 = 33.3333...%
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