Simplify 13872/59952
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
13872
59952
=
289
1249
Decimal: 0.2314
Percentage: 23.14%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 13872/59952
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 13872 and 59952 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 13872 ÷ 48 = 289
Denominator: 59952 ÷ 48 = 1249
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 13872/59952 simplified to lowest terms is 289/1249
Visual Representation
13872/59952 = 23.1% of the whole