Simplify 15000/24000
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15000
24000
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15000/24000
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15000 and 24000 is 3000
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15000 ÷ 3000 = 5
Denominator: 24000 ÷ 3000 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15000/24000 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
15000/24000 = 62.5% of the whole