Simplify 144/240

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

144 240 = 3 5

Decimal: 0.6

Percentage: 60%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 144/240

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 144 and 240 is 48

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 144 ÷ 48 = 3

Denominator: 240 ÷ 48 = 5

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 144/240 simplified to lowest terms is 3/5

Visual Representation

144/240 = 60% of the whole

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