Simplify 139986/157482
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
139986
157482
=
7777
8749
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 139986/157482
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 139986 and 157482 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 139986 ÷ 18 = 7777
Denominator: 157482 ÷ 18 = 8749
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 139986/157482 simplified to lowest terms is 7777/8749
Visual Representation
139986/157482 = 88.9% of the whole