Simplify Ratio 12:16 (Answer: 3:4)

Exact Answer

12 : 16 = 3 : 4

Simplified Ratio

3 : 4

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3/4

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1 : 1.3333

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Step-by-Step Solution: 12:16 = 3:4

Step 1

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Find the GCF of 12 and 16, which is 4.

GCF(12, 16) = 4

Step 2

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

Divide 12 by 4 (3) and 16 by 4 (4) to get the simplified ratio 3:4.

(12 ÷ 4) : (16 ÷ 4) = 3 : 4

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Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / Format	Value
Simplified Ratio	`3 : 4`
GCF / Divisor	`4`
As a Fraction	`3/4`
Unit Rate (1:X)	`1 : 1.3333`

Simplify Ratio 12:16

Step-by-Step Solution: 12:16 = 3:4

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

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What is the ratio 12:16 in simplest form?

Step-by-Step Solution: 12:16 = 3:4

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

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