Simplify 144/360

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

Result:

144 360 = 2 5

Decimal: 0.4

Percentage: 40%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 144/360

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 144 and 360 is 72

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 144 ÷ 72 = 2

Denominator: 360 ÷ 72 = 5

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 144/360 simplified to lowest terms is 2/5

Visual Representation

144/360 = 40% of the whole

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