Write the fraction 54/24 in simplest form.

Answer 1

To write the fraction 54/24 in simplest form, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and divide both terms by it.

The factors of 54 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, and 54.
The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.

The common factors are 1, 2, 3, and 6. The largest common factor is 6.

Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6, we get:

54/24 = (54 ÷ 6) / (24 ÷ 6)
= 9/4

Thus, 54/24 in simplest form is 9/4.