How to simplify 84/42?

Step-by-step simplification of 84/42

1. Start with computing the GCD of 84 and 42: GCD(84, 42) = 42.
2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 84/42 = 2
3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 42/42 = 1
4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 2/1

The final result is: $\frac{84}{42}=\frac{2}{1}$