Simplify 12960/24480
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12960
24480
=
9
17
Decimal: 0.5294
Percentage: 52.94%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12960/24480
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12960 and 24480 is 1440
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12960 ÷ 1440 = 9
Denominator: 24480 ÷ 1440 = 17
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12960/24480 simplified to lowest terms is 9/17
Visual Representation
12960/24480 = 52.9% of the whole