2/24 Simplified
The fraction 2/24 written in its simplest form.
2/24 in simplest form
1/12
= 0.083333 as a decimal · 8.3333% 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 24 = 2
- 2 ÷ 2 = 1
- 24 ÷ 2 = 12
So 2/24 = 1/12, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 12 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
2/24 = 1/12 = 2/24 = 3/36 = 4/48 — all equal to 0.083333.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2/24 in simplest form?+
2/24 simplifies to 1/12. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 2, and dividing each by 2 gives 1/12.
How do you simplify 2/24?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2 and 24, which is 2, then divide the top and bottom by it: 2 ÷ 2 = 1 and 24 ÷ 2 = 12, giving 1/12.