Simplify 12240/17424
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12240
17424
=
85
121
Decimal: 0.7025
Percentage: 70.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12240/17424
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12240 and 17424 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12240 ÷ 144 = 85
Denominator: 17424 ÷ 144 = 121
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12240/17424 simplified to lowest terms is 85/121
Visual Representation
12240/17424 = 70.3% of the whole