Question

write the fraction \\(\frac{32}{24}\\) in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCD of 32 and 24

Factors of 32: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
GCD(32,24) = 8

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

$\frac{32 \div 8}{24 \div 8} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer:

$\frac{4}{3}$