Simplify 157968/239184
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
157968
239184
=
1097
1661
Decimal: 0.6604
Percentage: 66.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 157968/239184
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 157968 and 239184 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 157968 ÷ 144 = 1097
Denominator: 239184 ÷ 144 = 1661
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 157968/239184 simplified to lowest terms is 1097/1661
Visual Representation
157968/239184 = 66% of the whole