Simplify 12972/20748
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12972
20748
=
1081
1729
Decimal: 0.6252
Percentage: 62.52%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12972/20748
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12972 and 20748 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12972 ÷ 12 = 1081
Denominator: 20748 ÷ 12 = 1729
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12972/20748 simplified to lowest terms is 1081/1729
Visual Representation
12972/20748 = 62.5% of the whole