2/10 Simplified
The fraction 2/10 written in its simplest form.
2/10 in simplest form
1/5
= 0.2 as a decimal · 20% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 2 and 10 = 2
- 2 ÷ 2 = 1
- 10 ÷ 2 = 5
So 2/10 = 1/5, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 5 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
2/10 = 1/5 = 2/10 = 3/15 = 4/20 — all equal to 0.2.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2/10 in simplest form?+
2/10 simplifies to 1/5. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 2, and dividing each by 2 gives 1/5.
How do you simplify 2/10?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2 and 10, which is 2, then divide the top and bottom by it: 2 ÷ 2 = 1 and 10 ÷ 2 = 5, giving 1/5.