12/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 12/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 12/42 simply find the Greatest Common Factor[GCF] of both numerator and denominator, if GCF is greater than 1 divide both the numerator and denominator by GCF, otherwise, the fraction is already in simplest form.

Solution for fraction 12/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 12/42-

Given fraction is => 12/42

12 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(12,42) = 6


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[12] and the denominator[42] is 6.
• Now divide the numerator[12] and the denominator[42] by 6.
=> 12 ÷ 6/42 ÷ 6 = 2/7
= 2/7

Hence, the 12/42 simplified form is 2/7.