Simplify 12978/24642
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12978
24642
=
721
1369
Decimal: 0.5267
Percentage: 52.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12978/24642
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12978 and 24642 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12978 ÷ 18 = 721
Denominator: 24642 ÷ 18 = 1369
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12978/24642 simplified to lowest terms is 721/1369
Visual Representation
12978/24642 = 52.7% of the whole