Question

If the ratio of income and expenditure of Najma is 42:24. Write them to
in simplest form.​

Answer 1

Answer:

42/24

Step-by-step explanation:

42/24 in simples form 21/12

Answer 2

Answer:

Therefore, 42/24 simplified to lowest terms is 7/4.

Reduce 42/24 to lowest terms

The simplest form of

42

24

is

7

4

.

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 42 and 24 is 6

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

42 ÷ 6

24 ÷ 6

Reduced fraction:

7

4

Therefore, 42/24 simplified to lowest terms is 7/4.