Question

Write the fraction in simplest form. (p. 184)

$\frac{42}{144}$

Short answer

The simplest form of $\frac{42}{144}$is$\frac{7}{24}$ .

Step-by-step solution

. Given

The given fraction is$\frac{42}{144}$ .

. To determine

We have to convert the fraction in the simplest form.

. Calculation

The common factor of 42 and 144 is = 6. So, we will divide both numerator and denominator by 6.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{42}{144}\\ =\frac{42÷6}{144÷6}\left[\text{dividenumeratoranddenomintorwith6}\right]\\ =\frac{7}{24}\end{array}$

So, the simplest form of $\frac{42}{144}$is$\frac{7}{24}$ .