24/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 24/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 24/42 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 24/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 24/42-

Given fraction is => 24/42

24 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(24,42) = 6


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[24] and the denominator[42] is 6.
• Now divide the numerator[24] and the denominator[42] by 6.
=> 24 ÷ 6/42 ÷ 6 = 4/7
= 4/7

Hence, the 24/42 simplified form is 4/7.