42/100 Simplified

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What is 42/100 Simplified?

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Fraction 42/100 simplified to lowest terms is
21/50

= 0.42

GCF(42, 100) = 2 · 21/50 is in lowest terms

Why 42/100 = 21/50

2×3×7
2×2×5×5

Cancelled 2 = GCF; left 21/50.

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What is 42/100 Simplified?

Fraction 42/100 simplified to lowest terms is 21/50

What is 42/100 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 21 ÷ 50 = 0.42. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 42 and 100?

The Greatest Common Factor of 42 and 100 is 2, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 21/50. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.