4/8 Simplified

The fraction 4/8 written in its simplest form.

4/8 in simplest form

1/2

= 0.5 as a decimal · 50% as a percentage

How it works

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

So 4/8 = 1/2, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 2 share no common factor other than 1.

4/8 = 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8 — all equal to 0.5.

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What is 4/8 in simplest form?+

4/8 simplifies to 1/2. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 4, and dividing each by 4 gives 1/2.

How do you simplify 4/8?+

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 4 and 8, which is 4, then divide the top and bottom by it: 4 ÷ 4 = 1 and 8 ÷ 4 = 2, giving 1/2.