How to simplify 47/42?

Step-by-step simplification of 47/42

1. Start with computing the GCD of 47 and 42: GCD(47, 42) = 1.
2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 47/1 = 47
3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 42/1 = 42
4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 47/42

The final result is: $\frac{47}{42}=\frac{47}{42}$

Since the GCD is equal to 1, the fraction was already in its simplest form and couldn't be further reduced.