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Simplify the fraction to lowest terms, and enter your answer below as a

fraction, using the slash mark (/) as the fraction bar.
16
24

User Hollie
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Answer:


\sf (2)/(3)

Explanation:

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

List all the factors of 16 and 24:

  • Factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
  • Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

Therefore, the greatest common factor is 8.

So to reduce 16/24 to its lowest terms, divide the numerator and denominator by 8:


\implies \sf (16)/(24)=(16 / 8)/(24 / 8)=(2)/(3)

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