Simplify 12012/17844
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12012
17844
=
1001
1487
Decimal: 0.6732
Percentage: 67.32%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12012/17844
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12012 and 17844 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12012 ÷ 12 = 1001
Denominator: 17844 ÷ 12 = 1487
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12012/17844 simplified to lowest terms is 1001/1487
Visual Representation
12012/17844 = 67.3% of the whole