How to simplify 42/49?

Step-by-step simplification of 42/49

1. Start with computing the GCD of 42 and 49: GCD(42, 49) = 7.
2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 42/7 = 6
3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 49/7 = 7
4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 6/7

The final result is: $\frac{42}{49}=\frac{6}{7}$