Question

Write the simplest form of $\frac{35}{42}$.

Answer 1

• Step 1: It can be observed that $7$ is the common factor of $35$ and $42$. Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factor $7$.

$\frac{35÷7}{42÷7}=\frac{5}{6}$

• Now, there is no common factor of $5$ and $6$ other than $1$. Hence, the simplest form of $\frac{35}{42}$ is $\frac{5}{6}$.