16/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 16/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 16/42 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 16/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 16/42-

Given fraction is => 16/42

16 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(16,42) = 2


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[16] and the denominator[42] is 2.
• Now divide the numerator[16] and the denominator[42] by 2.
=> 16 ÷ 2/42 ÷ 2 = 8/21
= 8/21

Hence, the 16/42 simplified form is 8/21.