how can i simplify 42/48 and show work?
42/48Simply divide, so, 42/2 = 21, and 48/2 = 2421/3 = 7, and 24/3 = 87/8 = 42/48Simplified form would be : 7/8
Easy, find a number you can divide 42 and 48 by, which is 6.\(\frac{42}{48}\)÷\(\frac{6}{6}\)42/6=748/6=8So, \(\frac{42}{48}\) simplified is, \(\frac{7}{8}\).