To simplify the fraction 15/42, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (15) and the denominator (42), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 15 are , 1 , 3 , 5 , 15 .
The factors of 42 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 14 , 21 , 42 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 3, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 3.
15 ÷ 3 = 5
42 ÷ 3 = 14
So, the simplified form of 15/42 is 5/14.
The fraction 15/42 is equivalent to 5/14 when simplified.
fifteen over 42
five over 14
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