Write 20/12 in lowest terms. Express your answer as mixed number (e.g. type either 2 1/3 or 2_1/3).

To express \(\frac{20}{12}\) in lowest terms, follow these steps:

1. **Find the greatest common divisor (GCD)** of 20 and 12, which is 4.
2. **Divide both the numerator and the denominator** by the GCD:

   \[
   \frac{20 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \frac{5}{3}
   \]

3. **Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number**:

   \(\frac{5}{3} = 1 \frac{2}{3}\)

So, the answer is **1 2/3**.

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Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:
1. How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?
2. How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
3. What is the difference between an improper fraction and a mixed number?
4. How do you simplify fractions without using the GCD?
5. Can a mixed number be converted back to an improper fraction?

**Tip:** Always simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Discover how to simplify the fraction 20/12 to its lowest terms and express the answer as a mixed number (e.g., 1 2/3). This problem covers fractions, greatest common divisor (GCD), and mixed numbers, suitable for Grades 6-8 students.

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