12/24 Simplified

The fraction 12/24 written in its simplest form.

12/24 in simplest form

1/2

= 0.5 as a decimal · 50% as a percentage

How it works

To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

So 12/24 = 1/2, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 2 share no common factor other than 1.

12/24 = 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8 — all equal to 0.5.

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What is 12/24 in simplest form?+

12/24 simplifies to 1/2. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 12, and dividing each by 12 gives 1/2.

How do you simplify 12/24?+

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 24, which is 12, then divide the top and bottom by it: 12 ÷ 12 = 1 and 24 ÷ 12 = 2, giving 1/2.