Simplify 12972/24636
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12972
24636
=
1081
2053
Decimal: 0.5265
Percentage: 52.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12972/24636
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12972 and 24636 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12972 ÷ 12 = 1081
Denominator: 24636 ÷ 12 = 2053
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12972/24636 simplified to lowest terms is 1081/2053
Visual Representation
12972/24636 = 52.7% of the whole