What is \(\frac{42}{24}\) as a mixed number in lowest terms?
Answer (2)
24 42 d i v i d e a n u m er a t or an d a d e n o mina t or b y 6 24 : 6 42 : 6 = 4 7 = 4 4 + 3 = 4 4 + 4 3 = 1 4 3
The fraction 24 42 simplifies to 4 7 . When converted to a mixed number, it becomes 1 4 3 . Therefore, 24 42 as a mixed number in lowest terms is 1 4 3 .
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