15/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 15/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 15/42 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 15/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 15/42-

Given fraction is => 15/42

15 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(15,42) = 3


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[15] and the denominator[42] is 3.
• Now divide the numerator[15] and the denominator[42] by 3.
=> 15 ÷ 3/42 ÷ 3 = 5/14
= 5/14

Hence, the 15/42 simplified form is 5/14.