List out all factors of each number, and find the first common one.44 : 1,2,4
16 : 1,2,4,8,16
Therefore, the GCF is 44.
List all prime factors of each denominator, and find the intersection of these primes.44 : 2,2
1616 : 2,2,2,2
Therefore, the GCF is 2×2=4
Divide the numerator (4) by the GCF
4÷4=1
Divide the denominator (16) by the GCF
16÷4=4
Rewrite the fraction in the simplified form
14 , and the decimal form will be 0.4.
