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Write the Fraction 15/24 in simplest form?

Write the Fraction 15/24 in simplest form?-example-1
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The answer would be 5/8. Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 15 and 24 is 3. Then you Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
15 ÷ 3
24 ÷ 3
Your answer would be Reduced fraction:
5
8

Therefore, 15/24 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8.
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Answer:

5/8

Explanation:


(15)/(24) = (5*3)/(8*3) = (5)/(8) * (3)/(3) = (5)/(8) * 1 = (5)/(8)

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