12/15 Simplified
The fraction 12/15 written in its simplest form.
12/15 in simplest form
4/5
= 0.8 as a decimal · 80% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 12 and 15 = 3
- 12 ÷ 3 = 4
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5
So 12/15 = 4/5, which cannot be reduced further because 4 and 5 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
12/15 = 4/5 = 8/10 = 12/15 = 16/20 — all equal to 0.8.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 12/15 in simplest form?+
12/15 simplifies to 4/5. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 3, and dividing each by 3 gives 4/5.
How do you simplify 12/15?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 15, which is 3, then divide the top and bottom by it: 12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 15 ÷ 3 = 5, giving 4/5.