Simplify 139972/174964
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
139972
174964
=
34993
43741
Decimal: 0.8
Percentage: 80%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 139972/174964
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 139972 and 174964 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 139972 ÷ 4 = 34993
Denominator: 174964 ÷ 4 = 43741
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 139972/174964 simplified to lowest terms is 34993/43741
Visual Representation
139972/174964 = 80% of the whole