3/9 Simplified
The fraction 3/9 written in its simplest form.
3/9 in simplest form
1/3
= 0.333333 as a decimal · 33.3333% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 3 and 9 = 3
- 3 ÷ 3 = 1
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3
So 3/9 = 1/3, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 3 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
3/9 = 1/3 = 2/6 = 3/9 = 4/12 — all equal to 0.333333.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3/9 in simplest form?+
3/9 simplifies to 1/3. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 3, and dividing each by 3 gives 1/3.
How do you simplify 3/9?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 3 and 9, which is 3, then divide the top and bottom by it: 3 ÷ 3 = 1 and 9 ÷ 3 = 3, giving 1/3.