Question

Simplify 42:12:21 in ratio

Answer 1

The simplest form of

42

12

is

7

2

.

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 42 and 12 is 6

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

42 ÷ 6

12 ÷ 6

Reduced fraction:

7

2

Therefore, 42/12 simplified to lowest terms is 7/2.