Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 42/254 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 42 and 254.
To find the greatest common divisor of 42 and 254, 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 254 (1, 2, 127, 254) we found that 2 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 2 is the largest common factor of 42 and 254, 2 is also the greatest common divisor of 42 and 254.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 42/254 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 42/2 = 21
Denominator: 254/2 = 127
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
42/254 to the simplest form is:
21/127
Simplify 42/255 to the Simplest Form
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