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