Question

How can i simplify 42/48 and show work?

Answer 1

Easy, find a number you can divide 42 and 48 by, which is 6.


`(42)/(48)`÷
`(6)/(6)`

42/6=7

48/6=8

So,
`(42)/(48)` simplified is,
`(7)/(8)`.

Answer 2

42/48
Simply divide, so, 42/2 = 21, and 48/2 = 24
21/3 = 7, and 24/3 = 8
7/8 = 42/48

Simplified form would be : 7/8