Question

Simplify the the fraction
24/20

Answer 1

Improper Fraction -
`(6)/(5)`

Mixed Fraction -
`1(1)/(6)`

Explanation:

In order to simplify, you need to find the greatest number that can go into both numbers. In this case, the highest number that can go into both numbers is 4.

To find this, look at the multiples of 20 and 24.

Factors of 24 -
`1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 24\\`

Factors of 20 -
`1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20`

So than divide both numbers by 4 and write it in fraction form.

`(24)/(20) =(6)/(5)`

But, for a mixed fraction, You have to subtract the denominator by the numerator. So in this case, subtract 5 from 6 to get
`(1)/(6)`.

But what about the 5 we subtracted? It becomes a whole number to get
`1(1)/(6)`

Answer 2

We can divide both the numerator and denominator using common factors to simplify the fraction.

24/20 / 2 = 12/10

12/10 / 2 = 6/5

6/5 = 1 1/5

Hope This Helped! Good Luck!