42/3 Simplified

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What is 42/3 Simplified?

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Fraction 42/3 simplified to lowest terms is
14

GCF(42, 3) = 3 · the denominator divides out: 42 ÷ 3 = 14, a whole number

Why 42/3 = 14

2×3×7
3

Cancelled 3 = GCF; left 14.

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What is 42/3 Simplified?

Fraction 42/3 simplified to lowest terms is 14

What is 42/3 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 14 ÷ 1 = 14. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 42 and 3?

The Greatest Common Factor of 42 and 3 is 3, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 14. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.