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Simplest form answer
The simplified form of 60/72 is 5/6. The GCF is 12, the decimal is 0.8333..., and the percent is 83.3333...%.
Simplified
5/6
Decimal
0.8333...
Percent
83.3333...%
1. Find the greatest common factor.
The GCF of 60 and 72 is 12.
2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
60 ÷ 12 = 5
72 ÷ 12 = 6
3. Write the result.
60/72 simplified is 5/6.
Decimal equivalent
5/6 = 0.8333...
Percentage equivalent
5/6 = 83.3333...%
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