Question

What is the simplified version of the fraction below? 24/30

Answer 1

Answer:

4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

The prime factorization of 24 is 2*2*2*3.

There prime factorization of 30 is 2*3*5.

They have 2*3 in common.

2*3=6.

So we can divide numerator (top) and denominator (bottom) by 6 and this will reduce the fraction into simplest form.

$\frac{24}{30}=\frac{24 \div 6}{30 \div 6}=\frac{4}{5}$

Answer 2

Answer:

24/30 simplified would be 4/5.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's find the GCF.

Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

Factors of 30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30

The GCF is 6. Now let's divide 24 and 30 by 6.

24÷6 = 4

30÷6 = 5

The simplified version of 24/30 is 4/5.