8/42 Simplified

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What is 8/42 Simplified?

Answer

Fraction 8/42 simplified to lowest terms is
4/21

≈ 0.190

GCF(8, 42) = 2 · 4/21 is in lowest terms

Why 8/42 = 4/21

2×2×2
2×3×7

Cancelled 2 = GCF; left 4/21.

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Fraction Simplification Table

FractionLowest Terms
8/278/27
8/282/7
8/298/29
8/304/15
8/318/31
8/321/4 (¼)
8/338/33
8/344/17
8/358/35
8/362/9
8/378/37
8/384/19
8/398/39
8/401/5 (⅕)
8/418/41
8/424/21
8/438/43
8/442/11
8/458/45
8/464/23
8/478/47
8/481/6 (⅙)
8/498/49
8/504/25
8/522/13
8/561/7 (⅐)
8/602/15
8/638/63
8/641/8 (⅛)
8/682/17

FAQ

What is 8/42 Simplified?

Fraction 8/42 simplified to lowest terms is 4/21

What is 8/42 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 4 ÷ 21 ≈ 0.190. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 8 and 42?

The Greatest Common Factor of 8 and 42 is 2, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 4/21. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.

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