Simplify 140004/188604
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
140004
188604
=
3889
5239
Decimal: 0.7423
Percentage: 74.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 140004/188604
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 140004 and 188604 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 140004 ÷ 36 = 3889
Denominator: 188604 ÷ 36 = 5239
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 140004/188604 simplified to lowest terms is 3889/5239
Visual Representation
140004/188604 = 74.2% of the whole