Simplest Form of
6/16

Given Fraction:  
6/16

Determine the Greatest Common Factor of the numerator and denominator:
Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 16 equals 2, GCF(6, 16) = 2
Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF:
6/16
=
6 ÷ 2/16 ÷ 2
=
3/8
 (1 is the only factor common to 3 and 8)
Therefore,  
6/16
is equal to
3/8
in Simplest Form:  
6/16
=
3/8

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