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Simplest form answer

6/15 Simplified = 2/5

The simplified form of 6/15 is 2/5. The GCF is 3, the decimal is 0.4, and the percent is 40%.

Simplified

2/5

Decimal

0.4

Percent

40%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 6 and 15 is 3.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

6 ÷ 3 = 2

15 ÷ 3 = 5

3. Write the result.

6/15 simplified is 2/5.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

2/5 = 0.4

Percentage equivalent

2/5 = 40%

Visual fraction bar

40%

The filled part represents 2/5 of one whole.

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