Simplify 12/36

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

12 36 = 1 3

Decimal: 0.3333

Percentage: 33.33%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 12/36

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 12 and 36 is 12

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 12 ÷ 12 = 1

Denominator: 36 ÷ 12 = 3

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 12/36 simplified to lowest terms is 1/3

Visual Representation

12/36 = 33.3% of the whole

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