Simplify 142956/177948
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142956
177948
=
3971
4943
Decimal: 0.8034
Percentage: 80.34%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142956/177948
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142956 and 177948 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142956 ÷ 36 = 3971
Denominator: 177948 ÷ 36 = 4943
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142956/177948 simplified to lowest terms is 3971/4943
Visual Representation
142956/177948 = 80.3% of the whole