18/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 18/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 18/42 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 18/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 18/42-

Given fraction is => 18/42

18 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(18,42) = 6


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[18] and the denominator[42] is 6.
• Now divide the numerator[18] and the denominator[42] by 6.
=> 18 ÷ 6/42 ÷ 6 = 3/7
= 3/7

Hence, the 18/42 simplified form is 3/7.