2/4 Simplified


How to Reduce 2/4 to its Simplest Form?
The simplified form of the fraction 2/4 is 1/2. Follow our detailed step-by-step solution below to understand how to simplify 2/4.

2/4 as a simplified fraction is 1/2

To reduce 2/4 to a simplfied fraction, follow this steps:

Calculate the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

  • Factors of the numerator (2): 1, 2
  • Factors of the denominator (4): 1, 2, 4

The greatest number that both the numerator (2) and the denominator (4) share as a factor is 2.

GCF = 2

Divide by the GCF

  • Numerator: 2 ÷ 2 = 1
  • Denominator: 4 ÷ 2 = 2

Result:

Therefore, 2/4 simplified is equal to the fraction 1/2.