Simplify 278/42

278/42
=
139 21
Mixed Number: 6 13/21
Decimal: 6.619048
Percentage: 661.9%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find GCD of numerator and denominator
    GCD(278, 42) = 2
  2. 2
    Divide both by GCD
    278 ÷ 2 = 139    42 ÷ 2 = 21
  3. 3
    Simplified fraction
    139/21

How to Simplify Fractions

To simplify a fraction, find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. Divide both by the GCD to get the simplest form.

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