Simplify 142884/177876
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142884
177876
=
49
61
Decimal: 0.8033
Percentage: 80.33%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142884/177876
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142884 and 177876 is 2916
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142884 ÷ 2916 = 49
Denominator: 177876 ÷ 2916 = 61
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142884/177876 simplified to lowest terms is 49/61
Visual Representation
142884/177876 = 80.3% of the whole