How to simplify 79/42?

Step-by-step simplification of 79/42

1. Start with computing the GCD of 79 and 42: GCD(79, 42) = 1.
2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 79/1 = 79
3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 42/1 = 42
4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 79/42

The final result is: $\frac{79}{42}=\frac{79}{42}$

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