42/720 Simplified

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What is 42/720 Simplified?

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Fraction 42/720 simplified to lowest terms is
7/120

≈ 0.058

GCF(42, 720) = 6 · 7/120 is in lowest terms

Why 42/720 = 7/120

2×3×7
2×2×2×2×3×3×5

Cancelled 2 × 3 = 6 = GCF; left 7/120.

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What is 42/720 Simplified?

Fraction 42/720 simplified to lowest terms is 7/120

What is 42/720 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 7 ÷ 120 ≈ 0.058. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 42 and 720?

The Greatest Common Factor of 42 and 720 is 6, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 7/120. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.