24/36 Simplified
The fraction 24/36 written in its simplest form.
24/36 in simplest form
2/3
= 0.666667 as a decimal · 66.6667% as a percentage
How it works
To reduce a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
- GCF of 24 and 36 = 12
- 24 ÷ 12 = 2
- 36 ÷ 12 = 3
So 24/36 = 2/3, which cannot be reduced further because 2 and 3 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
24/36 = 2/3 = 4/6 = 6/9 = 8/12 — all equal to 0.666667.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 24/36 in simplest form?+
24/36 simplifies to 2/3. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 12, and dividing each by 12 gives 2/3.
How do you simplify 24/36?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36, which is 12, then divide the top and bottom by it: 24 ÷ 12 = 2 and 36 ÷ 12 = 3, giving 2/3.