24/40 Simplified
The fraction 24/40 written in its simplest form.
24/40 in simplest form
3/5
= 0.6 as a decimal · 60% 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 40 = 8
- 24 ÷ 8 = 3
- 40 ÷ 8 = 5
So 24/40 = 3/5, which cannot be reduced further because 3 and 5 share no common factor other than 1.
Equivalent fractions
24/40 = 3/5 = 6/10 = 9/15 = 12/20 — all equal to 0.6.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 24/40 in simplest form?+
24/40 simplifies to 3/5. Both the numerator and denominator share a greatest common factor of 8, and dividing each by 8 gives 3/5.
How do you simplify 24/40?+
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 40, which is 8, then divide the top and bottom by it: 24 ÷ 8 = 3 and 40 ÷ 8 = 5, giving 3/5.