Simplify 124584/140136
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
124584
140136
=
5191
5839
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 124584/140136
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 124584 and 140136 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 124584 ÷ 24 = 5191
Denominator: 140136 ÷ 24 = 5839
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 124584/140136 simplified to lowest terms is 5191/5839
Visual Representation
124584/140136 = 88.9% of the whole