15/42 Simplified

What is 15/42 Simplified?

Answer: Fraction 15/42 simplified to lowest terms is 5/14
15
/
42
=
5
/
14

5/14 is the simplified fraction of 15/42.

Simplifying Fraction 15/42 using GCF

The first way to simplify the fraction 15/42 is to use the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of our numerator [15] and denominator [42].

GCF of 15 and 42 is 3

And then divide both the numerator [15] and denominator [42] by the GCF [3].

15 ÷ 3
/
42 ÷ 3
=
5
/
14

Simplifying Fraction 15/42 using Prime Factors

Another method to reduce the fraction 15/42 to its simplest form is to use the Prime Factors of numerator [15] and denominator [42].

Now we can write down a new fraction expressed by its Prime Factors and cancel common factors in numerator and denominator:

3 × 5
/
2 × 3 × 7
=
5
/
14

Simplifying Fraction 15/42 by Dividing by the Smallest Possible Number

In order to simplify our fraction we can start dividing both the numerator [15] and denominator [42] by the smallest possible number (2,3,4,5... and so on), and repeat this until it is impossible to divide without a reminder.

15 ÷ 3
/
42 ÷ 3
=
5
/
14

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This calculator will help you to simplify any fraction to its simplest form. For example, it can help you find out what is 15/42 Simplified? (The answer is: 5/14). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '15/42') and hit the 'Simplify' button.
Simplifying a fraction, (e.g. 15/42) means reducing it to its simplest form. A fraction is considered simplified if its numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1 (one).

FAQ

What is 15/42 Simplified?

Fraction 15/42 simplified to lowest terms is 5/14