6/12 Simplified
The fraction 6/12 written in its simplest form.
6/12 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).
- GCF of 6 and 12 = 6
- 6 ÷ 6 = 1
- 12 ÷ 6 = 2
So 6/12 = 1/2, which cannot be reduced further because 1 and 2 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
6/12 = 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8 — all equal to 0.5.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 6/12 in simplest form?+
6/12 simplifies to 1/2. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 6, and dividing each by 6 gives 1/2.
How do you simplify 6/12?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 6 and 12, which is 6, then divide the top and bottom by it: 6 ÷ 6 = 1 and 12 ÷ 6 = 2, giving 1/2.