Simplify 24/40

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

24 40 = 3 5

Decimal: 0.6

Percentage: 60%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 24/40

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 24 and 40 is 8

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 24 ÷ 8 = 3

Denominator: 40 ÷ 8 = 5

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 24/40 simplified to lowest terms is 3/5

Visual Representation

24/40 = 60% of the whole

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