Simplify 138240/221184
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
138240
221184
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 138240/221184
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 138240 and 221184 is 27648
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 138240 ÷ 27648 = 5
Denominator: 221184 ÷ 27648 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 138240/221184 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
138240/221184 = 62.5% of the whole