Question

How do you write the fraction `2/4` in simplest form?

Answer 1

`1/2`

Explanation:

Divide both the numbers by a common factor. Start by dividing by 2

`2/4`

Lets divide both numbers by a common factor 2

`(2div2)/(4div2) =1/2`

Now it is not divisible further [ i.e. no common factor to divide further]

Hence answer is `1/2`