Simplify 142884/236196
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142884
236196
=
49
81
Decimal: 0.6049
Percentage: 60.49%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142884/236196
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142884 and 236196 is 2916
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142884 ÷ 2916 = 49
Denominator: 236196 ÷ 2916 = 81
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142884/236196 simplified to lowest terms is 49/81
Visual Representation
142884/236196 = 60.5% of the whole