Lets get an example, for this example lets use 24/30 x 30/60
Without dividing out GCFs you would get 24x12 over 30 x 60 which is 288/1800
With dividing out GCFs you get 2/1 x 5/1 Which is 7 :)
Answer:
Yes this is a linear function f(x) = ex+30
e = hourly rate
x=hours
f(x) = total earnings