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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 40/50 is 4/5. The GCF is 10, the decimal is 0.8, and the percent is 80%.
Simplified
4/5
Decimal
0.8
Percent
80%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 40 and 50 is 10.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
40 ÷ 10 = 4
50 ÷ 10 = 5
3. Write the result.
40/50 simplified is 4/5.
Decimal equivalent
4/5 = 0.8
Percentage equivalent
4/5 = 80%
The filled part represents 4/5 of one whole.
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