Simplify 12572/31004
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12572
31004
=
3143
7751
Decimal: 0.4055
Percentage: 40.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12572/31004
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12572 and 31004 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12572 ÷ 4 = 3143
Denominator: 31004 ÷ 4 = 7751
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12572/31004 simplified to lowest terms is 3143/7751
Visual Representation
12572/31004 = 40.6% of the whole