To simplify, find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 5 and 30 and then divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF.
Factors of 30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30 Factors of 5: 1, 5
The GCF = 5
30 5 = 6 1
The fraction 30 5 can be simplified to 6 1 by finding the greatest common factor, which is 5, and dividing both the numerator and denominator by this factor. This indicates that 5 parts out of 30 total parts represent one-sixth of the whole. Simplifying fractions is essential for clarity in calculations.
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