How to simplify 42/6?

Step-by-step simplification of 42/6

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

The final result is: $\frac{42}{6}=\frac{7}{1}$