Question

Write the prime factorization of the
numerator and denominator of 24/60. Then reduce.

Answer 1

24/60 = 2/5

Explanation:

the greatest common factor is 12

divide numerator and denominator by 12 to get 2/5

24 = 2³ · 3

60 = 2² · 3 · 5

which prime fractors are common to each?

two 2's and one 3; multiply these together to get 2 x 2 x 3 = 12