How to simplify 42/7?

Step-by-step simplification of 42/7

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

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