Simplest Form of

-42/3

Given Fraction:  
Determine the Greatest Common Factor of the numerator and denominator:
Greatest Common Factor of 3 and 42 equals 3, GCF(3, 42) = 3
Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF:
= = = -14Therefore,  

-42/3

is equal to -14 in Simplest Form:  

-42/3

= -14Note: Since the |-42| = 42, the GCF(3, -42) = GCF(3, 42)