42/48 as a simplified form

Here you will see step by step solution to simplify 42/48 fraction to simplified form. 42/48 as a simplified form is 7/8 ,please check the explanation that how to convert 42/48 fraction, as a simplified form.

Answer: 42/48 as a simplified form is

= 7/8

How to simplify 42/48 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 42/48 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 42/48 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 42/48-

Given fraction is => 42/48

42 = Numerator

48 = Denominator

  • Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
  • GCF(42,48) = 6

  • The greatest common factor of the numerator[42] and the denominator[48] is 6.
  • Now divide the numerator[42] and the denominator[48] by 6.
  • => 42 ÷ 6/48 ÷ 6 = 7/8
    = 7/8

Hence, the 42/48 simplified form is 7/8.

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