Mathematical ReasoningQuestion 37 of 120
Simplify the fraction 18/24 to lowest terms.
a.3/4
b.2/3
c.6/8
d.9/12
Explanation
The greatest common factor of 18 and 24 is 6, and dividing both by 6 gives 3/4. A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator share no common factor other than 1. Forms like 6/8 and 9/12 are equal in value but not fully reduced.
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