Simplify 48/42

48/42
=
8 7
Mixed Number: 1 1/7
Decimal: 1.142857
Percentage: 114.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find GCD of numerator and denominator
    GCD(48, 42) = 6
  2. 2
    Divide both by GCD
    48 ÷ 6 = 8    42 ÷ 6 = 7
  3. 3
    Simplified fraction
    8/7

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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