Simplify 140472/189072
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
140472
189072
=
1951
2626
Decimal: 0.743
Percentage: 74.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 140472/189072
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 140472 and 189072 is 72
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 140472 ÷ 72 = 1951
Denominator: 189072 ÷ 72 = 2626
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 140472/189072 simplified to lowest terms is 1951/2626
Visual Representation
140472/189072 = 74.3% of the whole