Simplify 18/42
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
18
42
=
3
7
Decimal: 0.4286
Percentage: 42.86%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 18/42
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 18 and 42 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 18 ÷ 6 = 3
Denominator: 42 ÷ 6 = 7
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 18/42 simplified to lowest terms is 3/7
Visual Representation
18/42 = 42.9% of the whole