Answer :

24/16 has a greatest common factor (GCF) of 8.

To simplify, you have to divide both sided by the GCF.

(24÷8)/(16÷8) = 3/2

So 3/2 is the final answer.

If your teacher wants you to convert the proper fraction into a mixed number, 3/2 can simplify down to 1 1/2.

Hope I helped. :)