Simplify the Fraction 16/32 Using Factor 8: Step-by-Step

Question

Simplify the following fraction by the factor 8:

1632= \frac{16}{32}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's reduce in the following way, divide the numerator by 8 and the denominator by 8:

16:832:8=24 \frac{16:8}{32:8}=\frac{2}{4}

Answer

24 \frac{2}{4}