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Simplest form answer

6/16 Simplified = 3/8

The simplified form of 6/16 is 3/8. The GCF is 2, the decimal is 0.375, and the percent is 37.5%.

Simplified

3/8

Decimal

0.375

Percent

37.5%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 6 and 16 is 2.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

6 ÷ 2 = 3

16 ÷ 2 = 8

3. Write the result.

6/16 simplified is 3/8.

Decimal and percentage equivalents

Decimal equivalent

3/8 = 0.375

Percentage equivalent

3/8 = 37.5%

Visual fraction bar

37.5%

The filled part represents 3/8 of one whole.

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