87/42 as a simplified form

Here you will see step by step solution to simplify 87/42 fraction to simplified form. 87/42 as a simplified form is 29/14 ,please check the explanation that how to convert 87/42 fraction, as a simplified form.

Answer: 87/42 as a simplified form is

= 29/14

How to simplify 87/42 as a simplified form?

To simplify the 87/42 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 87/42 to simplified form

Follow these easy steps to simplify 87/42-

Given fraction is => 87/42

87 = Numerator

42 = Denominator

  • Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of the numerator and the denominator :
  • GCF(87,42) = 3

  • The greatest common factor of the numerator[87] and the denominator[42] is 3.
  • Now divide the numerator[87] and the denominator[42] by 3.
  • => 87 ÷ 3/42 ÷ 3 = 29/14
    = 29/14

Hence, the 87/42 simplified form is 29/14.

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