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12/42
We note that both numbers are even, and so will cancel down (divide) by '2'.
Hence
12/42 = 6/21
Again we note that both numbers are multiples of '3'. So cancel down by '3'
Hence
6/21 = 2/7
2/7 will not cancel down any further as both '2' and '7' are prime numbers.
Hence 12/42 = 2/7
NB Fluency with your multiplication tables is critical for this method.
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42/48 = 7/8
What fraction is equivalent to 42 60?
To find a fraction equivalent to 42/60, we need to simplify it by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 6. This gives us 7/10. Therefore, the fraction equivalent to 42/60 is 7/10.
What is 23 over 42 simplified?
No. You cannot simplify this fraction.
What is 42 over 132 in simplest form?
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Simplify 7 over 42?
It is: 1/6
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How do you Simplify the fraction 42 over 5?
42 and 5 are co-prime so the fraction cannot be simplified.
What is the lowest fraction for 42 over 72?
7/12
What is the equivalent fraction for 12 over 42?
2/7
How do you write 12 over 42 as a fraction in simplest form?
12/42 = 2/7
What fraction is equivalent to .42?
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How do you simplify 42 over 72?
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What does 42 72 simplify to?
7/12
simplify 42/72?
7/12
What is 23 over 42 simplified?
No. You cannot simplify this fraction.
Can you simplify 36 over 42?
Expressed as a proper fraction in its simplest form, by dividing the numerator and denominator by 6, 36/42 is equal to 6/7 or six sevenths.
