21
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18
=
(7 x 3)
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(6 x 3)
=
7
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6
In words, what is the common multiple found in both the numerator and the denominator? Answer 3.
Convert the fraction to simple multiplications
(7 x 3) divided by (6 x 3)
the 3 on the top is canceled out by the 3 on the bottom (3/3 = 1/1), leaving
7/6
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Yes, 18/42 = 9/21
You can divide both by 3. 18/ 21 = 6/7 6/7 is your answer.
6 over 18 is reduced to 1/3
It is: 4/18 = 2/9 reduced
1 over 18 cannot be reduced. It cannot be reduced because if the numerator is 1 then that's the lowest you can go.