Simplify 42/162

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 42/162

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 42 and 162 is 6

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 42 ÷ 6 = 7

Denominator: 162 ÷ 6 = 27

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 42/162 simplified to lowest terms is 7/27