Question

Simplify 42/56 i am gonna need to show work so i dont fail

Answer 1

42/56 = 3/4

Explanation:

Answer 2

The simplified fraction is
`(3)/(4)`

Explanation:

Simplifying Fractions

A given fraction
`(a)/(b)` can be simplified if a and b have common factors, i.e. if they can be evenly divided by at least one equal number.

The fraction is:

`(42)/(56)`

We'll simplify it by 2 since both numbers are even:

`(42)/(56)=(21)/(28)`

The next prime common factor is 7. Dividing by 7:

`(42)/(56)=(21)/(28)=(3)/(4)`

Thus, the simplified fraction is
`(3)/(4)`