Simplify 157284/238500
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
157284
238500
=
4369
6625
Decimal: 0.6595
Percentage: 65.95%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 157284/238500
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 157284 and 238500 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 157284 ÷ 36 = 4369
Denominator: 238500 ÷ 36 = 6625
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 157284/238500 simplified to lowest terms is 4369/6625
Visual Representation
157284/238500 = 66% of the whole