Simplify the fraction to lowest terms, and enter your answer below as a
fraction, using the slash mark (/) as the fraction bar.
16
24

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]\sf \dfrac{2}{3}[/tex]

Step-by-step 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:

[tex]\implies \sf \dfrac{16}{24}=\dfrac{16 \div 8}{24 \div 8}=\dfrac{2}{3}[/tex]