What is twenty-four thirty-sixths in its simplest form?

Answer 1

24/36

We note that each number is 'even' , so it will divide by '2'

Hence cancel down by '2'

24/36 = 12/18

Repeat by '2'

6/9

Cancel down by '3'

2/3 The answer!!!!

NB If you are facile with multiplication tables, then you should be able to see that both #24# & #36# are multiples of '12'

So cancel down by '12'

24/35 = 2/3

Answer 2

Expressed as a proper fraction in its simplest form, by dividing the numerator and denominator by 12, 24/36 is equal to 2/3 or two thirds.

Answer 3

2/3