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Simplest form answer

6/12 Simplified = 1/2

The simplified form of 6/12 is 1/2. The GCF is 6, the decimal is 0.5, and the percent is 50%.

Simplified

1/2

Decimal

0.5

Percent

50%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 6 and 12 is 6.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

6 ÷ 6 = 1

12 ÷ 6 = 2

3. Write the result.

6/12 simplified is 1/2.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

1/2 = 0.5

Percentage equivalent

1/2 = 50%

Visual fraction bar

50%

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