84/2 Simplified

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What is 84/2 Simplified?

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Fraction 84/2 simplified to lowest terms is
42

GCF(84, 2) = 2 · the denominator divides out: 84 ÷ 2 = 42, a whole number

Why 84/2 = 42

2×2×3×7
2

Cancelled 2 = GCF; left 42.

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What is 84/2 Simplified?

Fraction 84/2 simplified to lowest terms is 42

What is 84/2 as a decimal?

Divide the reduced numerator by the reduced denominator: 42 ÷ 1 = 42. Reducing the fraction first does not change the value, only the numbers you divide.

What is the GCF of 84 and 2?

The Greatest Common Factor of 84 and 2 is 2, and dividing the numerator and the denominator by it is what brings the fraction to 42. A GCF of 1 means the fraction is already in lowest terms.