Fractions can also be simplified by using prime factorization of the numerator and denominator. For example, 20/24 can be simplified to 5/6 by finding the prime factors of both 20 and 24 (2x2x5 and 2x2x2x3), and cancelling out any common factors.
Fractions can also be simplified by using prime factorization of the numerator and denominator. For example, 20/24 can be simplified to 5/6 by finding the prime factors of both 20 and 24 (2x2x5 and 2x2x2x3), and cancelling out any common factors.