21/12 Simplified

What is 21/12 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 21/12 simplified to lowest terms is 7/4
21
/
12
=
7
/
4

7/4 is the simplified fraction of 21/12.

Since the numerator [21] is greater than the denominator [12] of the fraction (it's called an improper fraction), so we can convert it into a mixed fraction with a whole number:

7
/
4
=1
3
/
4

Simplifying Fraction 21/12 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 21/12 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [21] and denominator [12].

GCF of 21 and 12 is 3

And then divide both the numerator [21] and denominator [12] by the GCF [3].

21 ÷ 3
/
12 ÷ 3
=
7
/
4

Simplifying Fraction 21/12 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 21/12 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [21] and denominator [12].

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

3 × 7
/
2 × 2 × 3
=
7
/
4

Simplifying Fraction 21/12 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [21] and denominator [12] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

21 ÷ 3
/
12 ÷ 3
=
7
/
4

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 21/12 Simplified? (The answer is: 7/4). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '21/12') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 21/12) 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 21/12 Simplified?

Fraction 21/12 simplified to lowest terms is 7/4