To simplify the fraction 42/112, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (42) and the denominator (112), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 42 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 14 , 21 , 42 .
The factors of 112 are , 1 , 2 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 14 , 16 , 28 , 56 , 112 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 14, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 14.
42 ÷ 14 = 3
112 ÷ 14 = 8
So, the simplified form of 42/112 is 3/8.
The fraction 42/112 is equivalent to 3/8 when simplified.
forty-two over 112
three eighth
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