SOLUTION: Hello, I am trying to figure out why 19/24 reduces to 5/24. Could you please help me figure this out? Thank you.

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Question 865354: Hello,
I am trying to figure out why 19/24 reduces to 5/24. Could you please help me figure this out? Thank you.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It doesn't!
19%2F24+%3C%3E+5%2F24
BTW
5%2F24%2B19%2F24=1
5%2F24=1-19%2F24