Question

Simplify to lowest terms.
24/42

Answer 1

4/7

Explanation:

Both numbers in the fraction are divisible by 6, so to simplify it, divide each number by 6:

24/6 = 4

42/6 = 7

Then, put these 2 numbers in fraction form:

4/7

So, 4/7 is the simplified fraction.

Answer 2

4/7

Explanation:

first simplify it to 12/21 when you divide both sides by 2

then simplify to 4/7 when you divide both sides of 12/21 by 3