Simplify 12296/36872

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

12296 36872 = 1537 4609

Decimal: 0.3335

Percentage: 33.35%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 12296/36872

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 12296 and 36872 is 8

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 12296 ÷ 8 = 1537

Denominator: 36872 ÷ 8 = 4609

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 12296/36872 simplified to lowest terms is 1537/4609

Visual Representation

12296/36872 = 33.4% of the whole

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