Simplify 142272/401472
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142272
401472
=
247
697
Decimal: 0.3544
Percentage: 35.44%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142272/401472
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142272 and 401472 is 576
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142272 ÷ 576 = 247
Denominator: 401472 ÷ 576 = 697
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142272/401472 simplified to lowest terms is 247/697
Visual Representation
142272/401472 = 35.4% of the whole