12/6 Simplified

What is 12/6 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 12/6 simplified to lowest terms is 2/1
12
/
6
=
2
/
1

2/1 is the simplified fraction of 12/6.

Since the numerator [12] is greater than the denominator [6] and numerator is a multiple of the denominator, so we can convert it into a whole number:

2
/
1
=2

Simplifying Fraction 12/6 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 12/6 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [12] and denominator [6].

GCF of 12 and 6 is 6

And then divide both the numerator [12] and denominator [6] by the GCF [6].

12 ÷ 6
/
6 ÷ 6
=
2
/
1

Simplifying Fraction 12/6 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 12/6 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [12] and denominator [6].

Now we can write down a new fraction expressed by its Prime Factors and cancel common factors in numerator and denominator:

2 × 2 × 3
/
2 × 3
=
2
/
1

Simplifying Fraction 12/6 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [12] and denominator [6] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

12 ÷ 2
/
6 ÷ 2
=
6
/
3
6 ÷ 3
/
3 ÷ 3
=
2
/
1

See Also

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This calculator will help you to simplify any fraction to its simplest form. For example, it can help you find out what is 12/6 Simplified? (The answer is: 2/1). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '12/6') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 12/6) means reducing it to its simplest form. A fraction is considered simplified if its numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1 (one).

FAQ

What is 12/6 Simplified?

Fraction 12/6 simplified to lowest terms is 2/1