Simplify 142074/159570
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142074
159570
=
877
985
Decimal: 0.8904
Percentage: 89.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142074/159570
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142074 and 159570 is 162
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142074 ÷ 162 = 877
Denominator: 159570 ÷ 162 = 985
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142074/159570 simplified to lowest terms is 877/985
Visual Representation
142074/159570 = 89% of the whole