2 4 ÷ 6 1 8 ÷ 6 → 4 3
First, find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.
Factors of 18 : 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18 Factors of 24 : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 Common Factors : 1, 2, 3, 6 GCF : 6**
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Now, divide the numerator by 6 and the denominator by 6.
18 ÷ 6 = 3 24 ÷ 6 = 4
Set these as your new numerator and denominator.
4 3
The answer is (b).
The fraction 24 18 can be reduced to its lowest terms by finding the greatest common factor, which is 6. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 6 gives the reduced form of the fraction as 4 3 . The correct answer is B. 4 3 .
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