To simplify the fraction 39/42, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (39) and the denominator (42), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 39 are , 1 , 3 , 13 , 39 .
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.
39 ÷ 3 = 13
42 ÷ 3 = 14
So, the simplified form of 39/42 is 13/14.
The fraction 39/42 is equivalent to 13/14 when simplified.
thirty-nine over 42
thirteen over 14
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