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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 4/16 is 1/4. The GCF is 4, the decimal is 0.25, and the percent is 25%.
Simplified
1/4
Decimal
0.25
Percent
25%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 4 and 16 is 4.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
4 ÷ 4 = 1
16 ÷ 4 = 4
3. Write the result.
4/16 simplified is 1/4.
Decimal equivalent
1/4 = 0.25
Percentage equivalent
1/4 = 25%
The filled part represents 1/4 of one whole.
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