Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 42/128 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 42 and 128.
To find the greatest common divisor of 42 and 128, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 42 (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42) and 128 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128) we found that 2 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 2 is the largest common factor of 42 and 128, 2 is also the greatest common divisor of 42 and 128.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 42/128 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 42/2 = 21
Denominator: 128/2 = 64
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
42/128 to the simplest form is:
21/64
Simplify 42/129 to the Simplest Form
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