Simplify 157424/238640
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
157424
238640
=
9839
14915
Decimal: 0.6597
Percentage: 65.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 157424/238640
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 157424 and 238640 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 157424 ÷ 16 = 9839
Denominator: 238640 ÷ 16 = 14915
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 157424/238640 simplified to lowest terms is 9839/14915
Visual Representation
157424/238640 = 66% of the whole