Simplify 15642/21042
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15642
21042
=
869
1169
Decimal: 0.7434
Percentage: 74.34%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15642/21042
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15642 and 21042 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15642 ÷ 18 = 869
Denominator: 21042 ÷ 18 = 1169
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15642/21042 simplified to lowest terms is 869/1169
Visual Representation
15642/21042 = 74.3% of the whole