Simplify 140076/157572
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
140076
157572
=
1297
1459
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 140076/157572
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 140076 and 157572 is 108
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 140076 ÷ 108 = 1297
Denominator: 157572 ÷ 108 = 1459
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 140076/157572 simplified to lowest terms is 1297/1459
Visual Representation
140076/157572 = 88.9% of the whole