Simplify 144642/275862
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
144642
275862
=
24107
45977
Decimal: 0.5243
Percentage: 52.43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 144642/275862
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 144642 and 275862 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 144642 ÷ 6 = 24107
Denominator: 275862 ÷ 6 = 45977
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 144642/275862 simplified to lowest terms is 24107/45977
Visual Representation
144642/275862 = 52.4% of the whole