42/45 Simplified

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What is 42/45 Simplified?

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Fraction 42/45 simplified to lowest terms is
14/15

≈ 0.933

GCF(42, 45) = 3 · 14/15 is in lowest terms

Why 42/45 = 14/15

2×3×7
3×3×5

Cancelled 3 = GCF; left 14/15.

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What is 42/45 Simplified?

Fraction 42/45 simplified to lowest terms is 14/15

What is 42/45 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 14 ÷ 15 ≈ 0.933. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 42 and 45?

The Greatest Common Factor of 42 and 45 is 3, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 14/15. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.