Question

What is the benefit of dividing out greatest common factors (GCFs) before multiplying?

Answer 1

Answer: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

Explanation:

Answer 2

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 :)