Question

Simplify $:$

$\frac{12}{20}$

Answer 1

Step 1: Find the Greatest Common factor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator

In $\frac{12}{20}$ , the Greatest common factor of $12$ and $20$ is $4$

Step 2: Divide the fraction by GCD that is $4$

$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{12}{20}$$=$ $\frac{12÷4}{20÷4}$ $=$ $\frac{3}{5}$

Hence, simplified form of $\frac{12}{20}$ is $\frac{3}{5}$