Simplify 42/16

42/16
=
21 8
Mixed Number: 2 5/8
Decimal: 2.625
Percentage: 262.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find GCD of numerator and denominator
    GCD(42, 16) = 2
  2. 2
    Divide both by GCD
    42 ÷ 2 = 21    16 ÷ 2 = 8
  3. 3
    Simplified fraction
    21/8

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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