Question

What is 24/126 simplified

Answer 1

Hello there!

24/126.

First, let's try to divide both numbers by 2, as the numbers in the ones place are even.

24 / 2 = 12
126 / 2 = 63

12/63

Divide both numbers by 3.

12 / 3 = 4
63 / 3 = 21

4/21. This is your simplified fraction.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

24= 2*2*2*3
126= 2*3*3*7

The GCF= 2*3 or 6

Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF
24/6=4
126/6=21

Final answer: 4/21