Question

express the following ratios in simplest form 42:56 with explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:

3:4 or (3/4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Prime Factorization Method :

step 1 Address input parameters & values.

Input parameters & values:

The given fraction = 42/56

step 2 Find prime factors for both numerator & denominator and rewrite the fraction in the form of prime factors

Prime factors for 42 = 2 x 3 x 7

Prime factors for 56 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7

= (2 x 3 x 7) / (2 x 2 x 2 x 7)

step 3 solve & rewrite the fraction

= ( 3 )/( 2 x 2 )

= 3/4

Thus, 3/4 is the simplified fraction for 42/56 by using the prime factorization method.

Answer 2

Answer

therefore, the ratio 42:56 in its simplest form

=21:28