Question

What is 12:36 simplest form?

Answer 1

As a simplified fraction: 1/3

Explanation:

The simplest form of

12

36

is

1/3

.

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 12 and 36 is 12

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

12 ÷ 12

36 ÷ 12

Reduced fraction:

1/3

Therefore, 12/36 simplified to lowest terms is 1/3.

Answer 2

1:3

Explanation:

This is in ratio form. 12:36 can also be a fraction,
`(12)/(36)`.

If you simplify this fraction, you will get
`(1)/(3)`.

So the answer is 1:3.