Simplify 157296/238512
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
157296
238512
=
3277
4969
Decimal: 0.6595
Percentage: 65.95%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 157296/238512
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 157296 and 238512 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 157296 ÷ 48 = 3277
Denominator: 238512 ÷ 48 = 4969
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 157296/238512 simplified to lowest terms is 3277/4969
Visual Representation
157296/238512 = 66% of the whole