74/42 as a simplified form

How to simplify 74/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 74/42 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 74/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 74/42-

Given fraction is => 74/42

74 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

• Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
GCF(74,42) = 2


• The greatest common factor of the numerator[74] and the denominator[42] is 2.
• Now divide the numerator[74] and the denominator[42] by 2.
=> 74 ÷ 2/42 ÷ 2 = 37/21
= 37/21

Hence, the 74/42 simplified form is 37/21.