Simplify 144/272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
144
272
=
9
17
Decimal: 0.5294
Percentage: 52.94%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 144/272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 144 and 272 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 144 ÷ 16 = 9
Denominator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 144/272 simplified to lowest terms is 9/17
Visual Representation
144/272 = 52.9% of the whole