15/21 Simplified
The fraction 15/21 written in its simplest form.
15/21 in simplest form
5/7
= 0.714286 as a decimal · 71.4286% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 15 and 21 = 3
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5
- 21 ÷ 3 = 7
So 15/21 = 5/7, which cannot be reduced further because 5 and 7 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
15/21 = 5/7 = 10/14 = 15/21 = 20/28 — all equal to 0.714286.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 15/21 in simplest form?+
15/21 simplifies to 5/7. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 3, and dividing each by 3 gives 5/7.
How do you simplify 15/21?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 15 and 21, which is 3, then divide the top and bottom by it: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 and 21 ÷ 3 = 7, giving 5/7.