To simplify the fraction 42/86, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (42) and the denominator (86), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 42 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 14 , 21 , 42 .
The factors of 86 are , 1 , 2 , 43 , 86 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
42 ÷ 2 = 21
86 ÷ 2 = 43
So, the simplified form of 42/86 is 21/43.
The fraction 42/86 is equivalent to 21/43 when simplified.
forty-two over 86
twenty-one over 43
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