3/12 Simplified

The fraction 3/12 written in its simplest form.

3/12 in simplest form

1/4

= 0.25 as a decimal · 25% as a percentage

How it works

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

So 3/12 = 1/4, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 4 share no common factor other than 1.

3/12 = 1/4 = 2/8 = 3/12 = 4/16 — all equal to 0.25.

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What is 3/12 in simplest form?+

3/12 simplifies to 1/4. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 3, and dividing each by 3 gives 1/4.

How do you simplify 3/12?+

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 3 and 12, which is 3, then divide the top and bottom by it: 3 ÷ 3 = 1 and 12 ÷ 3 = 4, giving 1/4.