To simplify the fraction 26/42, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (26) and the denominator (42), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 26 are , 1 , 2 , 13 , 26 .
The factors of 42 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 14 , 21 , 42 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
26 ÷ 2 = 13
42 ÷ 2 = 21
So, the simplified form of 26/42 is 13/21.
The fraction 26/42 is equivalent to 13/21 when simplified.
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thirteen over 21
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