Simplest form answer

7/42 Simplified = 1/6

The simplified form of 7/42 is 1/6. The GCF is 7, the decimal is 0.1667..., and the percent is 16.6667...%.

Simplified

1/6

Decimal

0.1667...

Percent

16.6667...%

Step-by-step GCF reduction

1. Find the greatest common factor.

The GCF of 7 and 42 is 7.

2. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

7 ÷ 7 = 1

42 ÷ 7 = 6

3. Write the result.

7/42 simplified is 1/6.

Decimal equivalent

1/6 = 0.1667...

Percentage equivalent

1/6 = 16.6667...%

16.6667...%

The filled part represents 1/6 of one whole.

Use the main fraction simplifier for any numerator and denominator.